| Mission type | Communications satellite |
|---|---|
| Operator | APT Satellite Holdings |
| COSPAR ID | 2018-041A |
| SATCAT no. | 43450  |
| Website | Apstar 6C |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 16:06,May 3, 2018(UTC) [1] |
| Rocket | Long March 3B |
| Launch site | Xichang Satellite Launch Center |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Geostationary |
| Transponders | |
| Band | Ku band |
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