CTBSC
Organisation · China
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Chinese agency. China Telecom and Broadcasting Satellite Corporation, China.
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Chronology
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2006 September 12
16:02 GMT - . Launch Site: Xichang. Launch Complex: Xichang LC2. LV Family: CZ. Launch Vehicle: Chang Zheng 3A.- Zhongxing 22A - .
Payload: Chinasat 22A / Feng Huo 1-2. Mass: 2,300 kg (5,000 lb). Nation: China.
Agency: CTBSC.
Manufacturer: CAST.
Program: Chinasat.
Class: Communications.
Type: Military communications satellite. Spacecraft: DFH-3.
USAF Sat Cat: 29398 . COSPAR: 2006-038A. Apogee: 35,817 km (22,255 mi). Perigee: 35,757 km (22,218 mi). Inclination: 0.40 deg. Period: 1,000.00 min.
Military communications satellite, launched to replace Zhongxing 22 in geosynchronous orbit at 98.0 E. Part of the Feng Huo series for secure digital data and voice tactical military communications. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 98.10E drifting at 0.006W degrees per day.