3 May 2018, 16:06 UTC

APStar-6C

Long March 3B/EXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Drawing of the Long March 3B/E for APStar-6C

Launched the Apstar-6C communications satellite for APT Satellite Holdings from Xichang into geostationary transfer orbit, providing coverage across the Asia-Pacific region.

Outcome: Success
Orbit: GTO; Geostationary transfer orbit
Payload to orbit: 5 T (est.)
Flight: 25th; of 78 Long March 3B/E flights

Date and time: 3 May 2018, 16:06 UTC
Rocket: Long March 3B/E
Builder: CASC
Launch site: Launch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Payload: Communications
International designator: 2018-041
Launches in 2018: 41st of 114

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