Communication satellite built by Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) for Loral Skynet => Telesat, APT Satellite Company Ltd., China. Launched 2004. Used the SSL-1300 bus.
AKA: APStar 5. First Launch: 2004-06-29. Last Launch: 2004-06-29. Number: 1 . Gross mass: 4,640 kg (10,220 lb).