For Immediate Release

April 12, 2005

APSTAR VI Successfully Launched from

Xichang Satellite Launch Center

Hong Kong, April 12, 2005 – APT Satellite Holdings Limited (together with its subsidiaries known as the “Group”) (Stock Code: 1045 or ATS) today announced that the APSTAR VI satellite was successfully launched at 8:00 p.m. on April 12, 2005 from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center aboard a Long March 3B launch vehicle. The satellite is expected to be operational in June, this year.

APSTAR VI is the fifth in-orbit satellite of the Group and a powerful addition to the APSTAR fleet. APSTAR VI is planned for operation from 134 degrees East longitude as a replacement satellite to APSTAR IA. This satellite will provide high power Asia Pacific footprints with its C-band transponders covering China , India , Southeast Asia , Australia , the Pacific Islands and Hawaii , while the Ku-band focusing in China . In addition, it is the first commercial satellite in China equipped with anti-jamming feature.

“We are thrilled with today's spectacular launch and it also demonstrates our commitment to engineering excellence with a new generation APSTAR VI satellite. We applaud the diligent efforts of our satellite manufacturer – Alcatel Space and the launch service provider – China Great Wall Industry Corporation, that culminated today in a flawless liftoff. At the same time, we would also like to express our sincere gratitude towards our APSTAR IA customers, and those customers who would soon become our APSTAR VI customers, for their utmost support over the years,” said Mr. Chen Zhaobin, Executive Director and President of the Group.

“The successful launch of APSTAR VI is not only a great leap of the Group but also a new milestone to our business strategy of providing state-of-the-art satellites which would enable us to bring more services to our customers. The high power and coverage area of APSTAR VI would become the next generation home of premier TV broadcasters, forming a strong neighborhood effect while continue to enrich the lives of the citizens in the Asia Pacific Region. We have every confidence that APTSTAR VI will follow in the footsteps of APSTAR IA by providing comprehensive and versatile communications services to our customers for the years to come ,” Mr. Chen continued.

APSTAR VI

APSTAR VI is a high power satellite based on a SB -4100 C 1 model supplied by Alcatel Space with 38 C -band transponders and 12 Ku-band transponders. This satellite has Asia Pacific footprints with its C-band transponders covering China , India , Southeast Asia , Australia , the Pacific Islands and Hawaii , while the Ku-band focusing in China . In addition, APSTAR VI is the first commercial satellite in China to be equipped with anti-jamming feature and has a strong neighborhood effect with CCTV and other renowned Chinese broadcasters, which will become the next most popular multilingual and multicultural satellite platform in Asia Pacific Region.

APSTAR VI was successfully launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China aboard a Long March 3B launch vehicle of China Great Wall Industry Corporation on April 12, 2005 to replace APSTAR IA at geostationary orbital slot 134 degree East and is expected to have a life of over 14 years.

About APT Satellite Holdings Limited

APT SATELLITE HOLDINGS LIMITED (the “Group”) is a listed company on both The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and New York Stock Exchange, Inc. Having started its operation in 1992, the Group provides high quality services in satellite transponders, satellite communication and broadcasting services for broadcasting and telecommunication sectors in Asia Pacific Region, Europe and the United States .

With the addition of APSTAR VI, the Group currently operates five in-orbit geostationary satellites namely APSTAR I, APSTAR IA, APSTAR IIR, APSTAR V, and APSTAR VI through its own Satellite Control Center in Tai Po, Hong Kong.

In line with the business development, the Group has established its satellite TV broadcasting platform under the satellite TV broadcasting license granted by the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, for the provision of “one-stop” and reliable satellite TV uplink and broadcasting services to the customers. The Group endeavors to leverage the advantages of strategic alliances for future growth.

 

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