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Chinasat 18



General


Designation 44493 / 19053A
Launch date 19 Aug 2019
Country of origin China
Mission Telecommunications
Geostationary orbit (115.5°E planned)
Launch vehicle Long March 3 #287

Said to be worth $215 million, insured for $250 million

Would have suffered an anomaly at launch, remains in GTO

End of life


Out of service Stayed in GTO
Cause malfunction
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Specifications


Prime contractor CAST
Platform DFH-4e
Mass at launch 5200 kg
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