# Chinasat 6A

> communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q1073194](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1073194)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/chinasat-6a

## Summary

Chinasat 6A is a communications satellite.

## Summary
Chinasat 6A is a Chinese communications satellite launched on September 4, 2010, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center using a Long March 3B rocket. It serves as part of China's satellite communications network and is also known by several international aliases.

## Key Facts
- Chinasat 6A was launched on September 4, 2010
- It was launched using a Long March 3B rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center
- The satellite has a COSPAR ID of 2010-042A and SCN of 37150
- It belongs to the communications satellite class, designed for telecommunications
- It has multiple aliases including SinoSat-6, 中星6A, and チャイナサット6A
- The satellite has 3 Wikipedia sitelinks available in German, Portuguese, and Chinese
- It is cataloged in the Wolfram Language as Entity["Satellite", "37150"]

## FAQs
### Q: What is Chinasat 6A?
A: Chinasat 6A is a Chinese communications satellite launched on September 4, 2010, that operates as part of China's satellite communications infrastructure.

### Q: When and where was Chinasat 6A launched?
A: Chinasat 6A was launched on September 4, 2010, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center using a Long March 3B rocket.

### Q: What other names is Chinasat 6A known by?
A: Chinasat 6A is also known by several aliases including SinoSat-6, 中星6A, チャイナサット6A, 鑫諾六号通信衛星, 鑫诺六号通信卫星, 中星6A通信卫星, ZX-6A, and Sinosat 6.

### Q: What technical identifiers does Chinasat 6A have?
A: Chinasat 6A has a COSPAR ID of 2010-042A and a Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) of 37150.

### Q: In which languages is information about Chinasat 6A available on Wikipedia?
A: Information about Chinasat 6A is available in German (de), Portuguese (pt), and Chinese (zh) on Wikipedia.

## Why It Matters
Chinasat 6A represents a significant component of China's space-based communications infrastructure, enhancing the country's ability to provide television broadcasting, broadband internet, and other telecommunications services across its territory and to remote regions. As a communications satellite, it plays a crucial role in bridging communication gaps in China's vast geography, supporting economic development and information dissemination. The satellite's deployment using China's domestically developed Long March 3B rocket also demonstrates the nation's growing capabilities in space technology and satellite launch systems, contributing to China's broader strategic interests in space-based communications.

## Notable For
- Launch on September 4, 2010, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center using a Long March 3B rocket
- Having multiple international aliases including SinoSat-6, 中星6A, and チャイナサット6A
- Being cataloged with COSPAR ID 2010-042A and SCN 37150
- Availability of information in three Wikipedia languages (German, Portuguese, and Chinese)
- Its inclusion in the Wolfram Language satellite catalog

## Body
### Basic Information
Chinasat 6A is a communications satellite that was launched on September 4, 2010. The satellite was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center using a Long March 3B rocket. It belongs to the class of communications satellites, which are artificial satellites designed specifically for telecommunications purposes.

### Technical Identification
- COSPAR ID: 2010-042A
- Satellite Catalog Number (SCN): 37150
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/122n062y
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "37150"]

### Alternative Names
Chinasat 6A is known by several aliases including:
- SinoSat-6
- 中星6A (Chinese)
- チャイナサット6A (Japanese)
- 鑫諾六号通信衛星 (Traditional Chinese)
- 鑫诺六号通信卫星 (Simplified Chinese)
- 中星6A通信卫星
- ZX-6A
- Sinosat 6

### Digital Presence
The satellite has a presence on Wikipedia in three languages:
- German (de)
- Portuguese (pt)
- Chinese (zh)

It has 3 sitelinks on Wikipedia, indicating a moderate level of coverage in the encyclopedia.

### Launch Details
- Launch date: September 4, 2010
- Launch vehicle: Long March 3B
- Launch site: Xichang Satellite Launch Center
- Significant event: Rocket launch (September 4, 2010, at Xichang Satellite Launch Center)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report