Satellite footprints

ChinaSat-9B (ZX-9B) at 101° East

Position:101° East
Manufacturer:CASC
Operator:ChinaSat
Launch operator:CGWIC
Launch vehicle:Long March 3B
Launch date:09/09/2021
Expected lifetime:

ChinaSat-9B (ZX-9B) at 101° East satellite is operated by ChinaSat from China. The satellite will provide live broadcast services, support 4K and 8K high-definition video program transmission using a specially designed 54MHz bandwidth transponder, and provide high-quality live broadcast transmission services for large-scale events, according to manufacturer CASC.

The satellite will be operated by CASC subsidiary China Satcom and provide communication services for emergency rescue and disaster relief.

ChinaSat-9B (ZX-9B) at 101° East was launched on September 9th, 2021 with a Long March 3B rocket, operated by CWGIC, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China. The launch was China’s 33rd launch of 2021.

ChinaSat-9B (ZX-9B) at 101° East

CinaSat-9B satellite under construction
ChinaSat-9B under tests
ChinaSat-9B encapsulated
CGWIC successfully launches ChinaSat-9B

ChinaSat-9B (ZX-9B) at 101° East

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