Chinasat 2C
| Chinasat 2C | |
|---|---|
| Start date | November 3, 2015, 16:25 UTC |
| Launcher | Long March 3B / G2 |
| Launch site | Xichang Satellite Launch Center |
| COSPAR-ID : | 2015-063A |
| Dimensions | 2.36 x 2.10 x 3.60 m |
| Manufacturer | China Academy of Space Technology |
| Stabilization | Three-axis stabilization |
| operator | Satellite Communications (China Satcom) |
| position | |
| First position | 103.5 ° East |
| List of geostationary satellites | |
Chinasat 2C ( Chinese 中 星 2C , Pinyin Zhōngxīng 2C ) is a Chinese communications satellite of Satellite Communications (China Satcom).
It was launched on November 3, 2015 at 16:25 UTC by a Langer Marsch 3B / G2 launcher from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in an elliptical orbit inclined around 27.1 degrees to the Earth's equator with 194 km perigee and 35,833 km apogee . The remaining orbit change required into geostationary orbit is to be achieved by the satellite with an on-board drive.
According to the Chinese state television ( China Central Television , CCTV), the three-axis stabilized satellite will enable the transmission of radio and television programs and the provision of communication services - also for mobile devices - for various institutions in China. Western observers assign military tasks to the satellite. Probably on the satellite bus 4 DFH- based satellite was developed by the China Academy of Space Technology built.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ spaceflight101.com: Chinese Long March 3B launches Chinasat-2C Military Communications Satellite , accessed November 24, 2015
- ↑ n2yo.com: CHINASAT 2C (ZX 2C) Satellite details 2015-063A NORAD 41021 , accessed November 24, 2015
- ↑ a b raumfahrer.net: China: Comsat Chinasat 2C in space , accessed on November 24, 2015