Encyclopedia entry APStar 2 Spacecraft · China FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS TOPIC AT OUR PARTNER SITE Part of HS 601 Original archive entry. The text, images and links below are kept as they were written. Communication satellite built by Hughes for APT Satellite Company Ltd., China. Launched 1995. Used the HS-601 bus. More at: APStar 2.RelatedCountryChinaEnginesR-4D