The Dong Fang Hong-2A（东方红2A号） was the upgraded Dong Fang Hong-2 with function improved greatly and had 4 transponders. It mainly provided services of domestic communications, broadcasting, TV, and digital transfers.
The output power of each power amplifier was 10W. The EIRP within the service area was greater than 32dBW and G/T value greater than-11dB/K. The Dong Fang Hong-2A had liftoff mass of 1040kg and designed lifetime of four and a half years.
Dong Fang Hong-2A satellites were first launched into orbit on March 7, 1988. Then, on December 22, 1988 and February 4, 1990 two more Dong Fang Hong-2A were launched.
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