APSTAR-6E Satellite: A Milestone in Telecom Technology

Overview

• China's First All-Electric Satellite: Operated by CASC, launched in January 2023.
• Operation: Functions in geostationary orbit with a design life of 15 years.
• Autonomy: First telecom satellite to autonomously transfer to geostationary orbit using electric propulsion.

Technical Features

• High-Capacity Broadband: Serves Southeast Asia with 30Gbps throughput.
• Transponders: Equipped with:
  • 25 Ku-band transponders
  • 3 Ka-band transponders