🚀 Big news from the world of tech and space! China's first all-electric propulsion telecommunication satellite, APSTAR-6E, is now officially up and running! 🌐
After a successful technical review in Hong Kong, the satellite kicked off its operational services on Monday, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), the brains behind this technological marvel.
APSTAR-6E isn't just any satellite. It's based on the DFH-3E platform and has a planned lifespan of 15 years. But here's the real game-changer: it's the world's first telecom satellite to fully autonomously move from low Earth orbit to geostationary orbit using electric propulsion! 🛰️⚡️ Talk about next-level innovation!
Launched back on January 13, 2023, aboard a Long March-2C rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, APSTAR-6E separated from its propulsion module and used its twin electric propulsion systems to glide into its designated orbit.
So, what's the big deal for us? This satellite is set to deliver affordable, high-speed broadband communication services across Southeast Asia. 🌏💡 That means better connectivity, faster internet, and more opportunities for everyone in the region!
Stay tuned for more updates on how this technological leap is going to reshape digital communication in Asia and beyond! 🌐✨
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China's telecom satellite APSTAR-6E begins operational services
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