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APSTAR-6C
May 13 , 2018
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- China successfully launched “APSTAR-6C”, a new communication satellite into orbit.
- It was launched onboard of Long March-3B carrier rocket from Xi chang Satellite Launch Centre.
- The user of APSTAR-6C satellite is Hong Kong-based APT Satellite Co. Ltd.
- With this successful launch, it joins fleet of four fully operational satellites belonging to APT Satellite Co. It will replace the in-orbit Apstar-6 satellite.
- The satellite will provide TV transmission, Internet, communication and multimedia services to customers across Asia-Pacific region.
- This was overall 273rd mission of Long March rocket series. Both satellite and rocket were developed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
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