MISSION NAME
Shijian 18 18
Status
Failure
DATE
2 JUL 2017
LAUNCH PROVIDER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Pad
101
Description
Shijian 18 is a Chinese experimental geostationary satellite based on the new DFH-5 Bus. Reportedly the transmission capacity of the satellite is double that of current Chinese communications satellites, allowing more television channels and clearer programs to be transmitted. The new satellite will also improve internet connectivity and accessibility as well as reduce users' costs.
Long March 5/YZ-2