APT Satellite Company Limited (âAPT Satelliteâ or âAPSTARâ) is a leading satellite operator in Asia Pacific region. APSTAR commenced its operation in 1992. We currently operate five in-orbit satellites: APSTAR-7, APSTAR-9, APSTAR-5C, APSTAR-6C and APSTAR-6D satellite (âAPSTAR Satellite Fleetâ), covering regions in Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia and Pacific island which contain approximately 75% of the Worldâs population.