Sinosat 3 (Xinnuo 3) → ZX 5C (ChinaSat 5C) → Eutelsat 3A
Sinosat 3 [CAST]
Xinnuo 3 (Sinosat 3) satellite is a medium capacity communication satellite based on the technologies of the DFH-3 Bus. It was launched into space in May 2007 on a CZ-3A launch vehicle.
In 2010, the satellite was taken over by China Satcom and renamed ZX 5C (ChinaSat 5C).
In July 2011, the satellite was leased to Eutelsat, renamed Eutelsat 3A and moved to the 3° East position as a placeholder for the new Eutelsat 3B satellite.
| Nation: | China |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Communication |
| Operator: | Sino Satellite Communications |
| Contractors: | CAST |
| Equipment: | 24 Ku-band transponders |
| Configuration: | DFH-3 Bus |
| Propulsion: | |
| Power: | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Lifetime: | 15 years |
| Mass: | 2200 kg |
| Orbit: | GEO |
| Satellite | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinosat 3 (Xinnuo 3) → ZX 5C (ChinaSat 5C) → Eutelsat 3A | 31.05.2007 | Xi LC-3 | CZ-3A |
References:
- CAST website
