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Beidou-3 G1
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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Beidou-3 G1

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Long March 3B
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Nov 1, 15:57:11 UTC
StatusSuccess
VehicleLong March 3B
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
PadLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)
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Mission

This satellite is a part of the geostationary component of the 3rd phase of the Chinese Beidou (Compass) satellite navigation system. It features a phased array antenna for navigation signals and a laser retroreflector and additionally deployable S/L-band and C-band antennas.

Quick facts

VehicleLong March 3B
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
PadLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)
SiteXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
WindowNov 1, 15:50:00 UTC→Nov 1, 17:13:00 UTC

Vehicle

FamilyLong March
Acquiring satellite view…
Trajectory unknown
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
28.246, 102.027