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Apstar 6

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on April 12, 2005, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 12, 2005 · 12:00 UTCLaunch 2005-012Launch no. 4,705 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 12, 2005, 12:00
Launch designation
2005-012
Mission
Apstar 6
Vehicle flight ID
Y6

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
256 km
Initial apogee
350 km
Inclination
28.5°
Payload mass to orbit
4.6 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Apstar 62005-012ANORAD 28638Asia Pacific TelecomCommunications4,576 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.