# SINOSAT-2
**Wikidata**: [Q1763671](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1763671)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sinosat-2

## Summary  
SINOSAT‑2 is a Chinese communications satellite that was launched on 28 October 2006 from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center aboard a Long March 3B rocket. It carries the COSPAR designation 2006‑048A and is catalogued as satellite 29516 in the Space‑Track database.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch date:** 28 October 2006【source】.  
- **Launch site:** Xichang Satellite Launch Center, China【source】.  
- **Launch vehicle:** Long March 3B rocket【source】.  
- **Mission type:** Communications satellite (designed for telecommunications)【source】.  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2006‑048A【source】.  
- **Space‑Track catalog number (SCN):** 29516【source】.  
- **Alias (Chinese name):** 鑫諾二号通信衛星【source】.  
- **Wikipedia language editions:** German, Portuguese, Chinese【source】.  
- **Significant event recorded:** Rocket launch at Xichang on 28 Oct 2006【source】.  
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/121bd3x4【source】.  

## FAQs  
### Q: When was SINOSAT‑2 launched?  
**A:** SINOSAT‑2 was launched on 28 October 2006.  

### Q: What kind of satellite is SINOSAT‑2?  
**A:** It is a communications satellite, built to provide telecommunications services.  

### Q: Which rocket carried SINOSAT‑2 into orbit?  
**A:** The satellite was launched aboard a Chinese Long March 3B carrier rocket.  

### Q: Where was SINOSAT‑2 launched from?  
**A:** The launch took place at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China.  

### Q: What is the COSPAR identifier for SINOSAT‑2?  
**A:** Its COSPAR ID is 2006‑048A.  

## Why It Matters  
SINOSAT‑2 represents a key component of China’s expanding satellite communications infrastructure. By delivering telecommunications capacity from geostationary orbit, it helps to support domestic and regional data, voice, and broadcast services, reducing reliance on foreign satellite assets. Its deployment aboard the reliable Long March 3B vehicle underscores China’s growing launch capabilities and strategic autonomy in space. As part of a broader constellation of Chinese communications satellites, SINOSAT‑2 contributes to national security, economic development, and the resilience of information networks across Asia and beyond. Understanding its launch details and classification provides insight into the evolution of China’s space‑based communication assets and the technological milestones achieved in the mid‑2000s.

## Notable For  
- First‑generation Chinese communications satellite launched on a Long March 3B in 2006.  
- Assigned the COSPAR ID 2006‑048A and catalog number 29516, linking it to global tracking systems.  
- Launched from the strategically important Xichang Satellite Launch Center, a primary site for geostationary missions.  
- Recognized in multiple Wikipedia language editions (German, Portuguese, Chinese), indicating international relevance.  

## Body  

### Overview  
SINOSAT‑2 (Chinese: 鑫諾二号通信衛星) is classified as a **communications satellite**, purpose‑built for telecommunications. It is part of China’s effort to expand its satellite‑based communication services.

### Launch Details  
- **Date:** 28 October 2006.  
- **Location:** Xichang Satellite Launch Center, Sichuan Province, China.  
- **Vehicle:** Long March 3B, a heavy‑lift Chinese orbital carrier rocket.  
- **Event:** Recorded as a “rocket launch” event with the qualifier of the launch site and date.

### Identifiers & Cataloguing  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2006‑048A, used internationally to identify the launch and payload.  
- **Space‑Track Catalog Number (SCN):** 29516, linking the satellite to the U.S. Space Surveillance Network.  
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/121bd3x4, enabling integration into Google’s knowledge panels.  
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "29516"], for computational referencing.

### Classification & Relationships  
- **Instance of:** Communications satellite, confirming its role within the broader class of artificial satellites dedicated to telecom functions.  
- **Related classes:** Communications satellite (general class) and Long March 3B (launch vehicle class).  

### Documentation & Language Presence  
- The satellite is documented in three Wikipedia language editions: German (de), Portuguese (pt), and Chinese (zh), reflecting its relevance across different linguistic communities.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report