31800 - ZHONGXING-6B

ZHONGXING-6B is a Chinese (PRC) geostationary communications satellite that was launched by a Long March 3B rocket from Xichang launch center at 12:08 UT on 06 July 2007. The 4.6 tonne, 8.7 kW craft carries 38 C-band transponders to provide voice and video services to Asia-Pacific and Oceania after parking over 115.5 degrees E longitude.

Alternate Names

ChinaSat 6B

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2007-07-06
Launch Vehicle: Long March 3B
Launch Site: Xichang, Peoples Republic of China