Dong Fang Hong 18

China

Spacecraft n°:

Chinese satellite n°: 24

Also called STTW 1 and China 18

Launch data:

Designation	16526 / 86010A
Launch date	01 Feb 1986
Launch site	Xichang, LC-1
Launch vehicle	CZ-3
Mission	Telecommunications (STTW)
Geostationary orbit on:
Perigee / Apogee	km
Eccentricity
Inclination	deg
Period	min
Location	103°E

Operated by Chinasat. This was a pre DFH 2 satellite, with full China coverage

End of life

Out of service

Apr 1995

Ref.: #15 - update: 21.08.08