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China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLong March 3B/ELaunch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Long March 3B/E | BELINTERSAT-1

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January 15, 2016Add to calendar

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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's 169th launch · 1st this year · humanity's 5,530th orbital launch attempt

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

Window: Jan 15, 16:57 – Jan 15, 17:44 UTC

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BELINTERSAT-1

The Belarussian satellite BELINTERSAT-1 (also known as ChinaSat-15) is a communications satellite that will provide TV, Radio broadcasting and internet access to European and Eastern regions. The satellite was built in close partnership with China and contains 20 C-Band and 18 Ku-band transponders. Stationed at 51.5 degrees east in a geostationary orbit the satellite is expected to remain operational for at least 15 years.

Communications · Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)

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