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APSTAR-7
Commercial Communications (Asia-Pacific) · APT Satellite / China
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A Chinese commercial satellite serving the Asia-Pacific broadcasting and broadband markets. APStar satellites are operated by Asia Pacific Satellite, one of China's oldest commercial satellite operators, providing C and Ku-band services to customers across Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Australia. APStar has built a strong commercial position in markets where Chinese diplomatic relationships and competitive pricing create advantages over Western satellite operators.
Its orbit
- Orbit
- Geostationaryappears to hang motionless over one spot on the equator
- Altitude
- 22,235–22,249 mi (35,784–35,806 km)
- Inclination
- 0.0°
- One orbit
- 23.9 hoursabout one orbit a day
- NORAD ID
- 38107
- Int’l designator
- 2012-013A
- Launched
- 2012
Orbital elements from CelesTrak, as of 22 Sep 2026.
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