# Chinasat 2A

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**Wikidata**: [Q14267197](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14267197)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/chinasat-2a

## Summary  
Chinasat 2A (also known as Zhongxing 2A or ZX 2A) is a Chinese communications satellite launched in 2012. It was designed for telecommunications purposes and deployed using a Long March 3B rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. The satellite is part of China's efforts to expand its domestic and international communication capabilities.

## Key Facts  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2012-028A  
- **Launch Date**: May 26, 2012  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Long March 3B  
- **Launch Site**: Xichang Satellite Launch Center  
- **Satellite Class**: Communications satellite  
- **Alternative Names**: Zhongxing 2A, ZX 2A, ChinaSat 2A, Shen Tong 2  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 38352  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch on May 26, 2012, at Xichang Satellite Launch Center  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the purpose of Chinasat 2A?  
A: Chinasat 2A is a communications satellite designed to facilitate telecommunications, supporting China's domestic and international communication infrastructure.  

### Q: When was Chinasat 2A launched?  
A: It was launched on May 26, 2012, aboard a Long March 3B rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center.  

### Q: What are the alternative names for Chinasat 2A?  
A: The satellite is also known as Zhongxing 2A, ZX 2A, ChinaSat 2A, and Shen Tong 2.  

## Why It Matters  
Chinasat 2A plays a critical role in China's satellite communication network, enhancing the country's ability to transmit data, voice, and multimedia services across vast distances. As part of China's broader strategy to become a leader in space technology, this satellite supports both civilian and military communication needs. Its successful deployment underscores China's growing capabilities in space launch and satellite technology, contributing to global telecommunications infrastructure and reducing reliance on foreign systems.  

## Notable For  
- **Part of China's Communication Expansion**: Supports domestic and international telecommunications.  
- **Long March 3B Launch**: Demonstrated China's reliable heavy-lift launch capabilities.  
- **Multiple Identifiers**: Recognized under various names (Zhongxing 2A, ZX 2A, etc.), reflecting its diverse applications.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: May 26, 2012  
- **Rocket**: Long March 3B  
- **Site**: Xichang Satellite Launch Center  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Communications satellite  
- **Catalog Number**: 38352  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2012-028A  

### Alternative Names  
- Zhongxing 2A  
- ZX 2A  
- ChinaSat 2A  
- Shen Tong 2  

### Significant Events  
- Rocket launch on May 26, 2012, at Xichang Satellite Launch Center.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report