Data relay satellite. Will cover Shenzhou missions and China's space station.
Replacement for Apstar 2R.
"28 C-band, 17 Ku-band, and a Ka-band payload. Will replace AsiaSat-3S."
Collect and relay hydrological and meteorological data and data for disaster relief.
Possible replacement for Zhongxing 22A.
Data relay satellite. Will cover Shenzhou missions and China's space station.
Thought to be for intelligence gathering.
"Announced as commercial communications satellite, but believed by many to be military."
"Television and radio across China. 1 S-band, 24 C-band, and 8 Ku-band transponders. Backup for Sinosat 3."
"14 Ku-Band, 26 C-band, serving all of Asia."