"Chinasat 6D will cover users across Southeast Asia and the South China Sea, including island nations, replacing Chinasat 6A."
The satellite can support 4K and 8K high-definition video transmissions of large events such as the Winter Olympics to be hosted by Beijing in February.
"Will use a conventional liquid-fueled engine to raise its orbit in the coming weeks, then rely on electric plasma thrusters to hold position in geostationary orbit during its planned 15-year mission."
First of a planned 80-satellite constellation for Internet-of-Things communications and data relay.
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