ChinaSat 9A is a Chinese communications satellite operated by China Satellite Communications.
| Names | ZX-9A |
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| Mission type | Communications |
| Operator | China Satellite Communications |
| COSPAR ID | 2017-035A |
| SATCAT no. | 42763 |
| Mission duration | 15 years (planned) |
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| Bus | DFH-4 |
| Manufacturer | China Association for Science and Technology |
| Launch mass | 5,100 kg (11,200 lb) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 18 June 2017, 16:10 UTC[1] |
| Rocket | Long March 3B |
| Launch site | Xichang, LA-2 |
| Contractor | China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT) |
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| Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
| Regime | Geostationary orbit |
| Longitude | 101.4° East |
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| Coverage area | China |
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