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ZHONGXING-10R

Commercial Communications · ChinaSat

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A Chinese replacement or supplementary communications satellite in the Zhongxing fleet. The 'R' suffix indicates a replenishment mission, ensuring continuity of service as older satellites approach end of life. China's systematic satellite replacement program demonstrates the commercial maturity of its satellite communications sector — managing a fleet across multiple generations rather than ad-hoc procurement.

Its orbit

Orbit
Geostationaryappears to hang motionless over one spot on the equator
Altitude
22,228–22,255 mi (35,773–35,815 km)
Inclination
0.1°
One orbit
23.9 hoursabout one orbit a day
NORAD ID
63075
Int’l designator
2025-036A
Launched
2025

Orbital elements from CelesTrak, as of 22 Sep 2026.

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