Dong Fang Hong 44

Also called Chinasat 6 (Zhongxing 6) and DFH 3-2

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General

Designation	24798 / 97021A
Launch date	11 May 1997
Country of origin	China
Mission	Telecommunications
Geostationary orbit	125°E
Launch vehicle	Long March 3A #42

Insured for $100 million

Operated by Chinasat To replace Dong Fang Hong 41

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End of life

Out of service	Jun 2004
Cause	End of lifetime

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External resources

sat-index articles

Technical data

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Specifications
C-band

C-band transponder frequency chart

Beacons: 4.19202 MHz H, 3.70980 MHz V

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