NSSDCA/COSPAR ID: 2019-053A
ChinaSat 18 is a Chinese communications satellite based upon a DFH-4E bus. The Chinasat 18 provides Ku commercial communications services with 30 Ku-band transponders, Ka broadband communication services with 14 Ka-band MSS spot user beams and exploring Ka-band broadcasting services with 2 Ka BSS-band transponders within the service coverage areas.
Launch Date: 2019-08-19
Launch Vehicle: Long March 3B
Launch Site: Xichang, Peoples Republic of China
Questions and comments about this spacecraft can be directed to: Coordinated Request and User Support Office