APSTAR VI is a high power satellite based on a SB-4100 C1 model with 38 C-band (64 W each) transponders and 12 Ku-band (145 W each) transponders. This satellite will have an Asia Pacific footprint including Hawaii and a mission life of over 14 years. Besides, it is the first civil satellite in China to be equipped with anti-jamming system.

APSTAR VI was launched on Apr 12, 2005 and replaced APSTAR IA at geostationary orbital slot 134 degree East on June 15, 2005.