// GEO · EAST
134°E
APT Satellite Holdings Ltd.
$115M+
estimated value
3
Satellites
18
First launch
23
Latest launch
Low
Congestion
Japan's Pacific gateway. Serves maritime communications across the North Pacific shipping lanes, the primary route for trans-Pacific container traffic, alongside government and defense relay for Japan's southern island chain and enterprise connectivity across Southeast Asia.
ActiveKu-bandJapanSoutheast AsiaPacific
Co-located satellites (3)
| Satellite | Launched |
|---|---|
Apstar 6C | 18 |
Apstar 6D | 20 |
Apstar 6E | 23 |
Nearby positions
Satellite names, operators, and positions from UCS Satellite Database (May 2023). FCC authorization data from the FCC Approved Space Station List. Satellite identifiers (NORAD/COSPAR) omitted; UCS identifier accuracy has not been independently verified. Curated descriptions and valuations from Clarke.