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Long March 5 / YZ-2 | Shijian 18

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation101 — Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China

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mission

Name
Shijian 18
Type
Communications
Target orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)

Shijian 18 is a Chinese experimental geostationary satellite based on the new DFH-5 Bus. Reportedly the transmission capacity of the satellite is double that of current Chinese communications satellites, allowing more television channels and clearer programs to be transmitted. The new satellite will also improve internet connectivity and accessibility as well as reduce users' costs.

schedule

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vehicle & provider

Rocket
Long March 5/YZ-2
Family
Long March
Variant
YZ-2
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Type
Government
Country
CHN

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launch site

Pad
101
Location
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Country
CHN
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai