BD 3G (Beidou 3G) satellites are the GEO component of the 3rd phase of the chinese Beidou (Compass) satellite navigation system, which, in contrast to GPS and GLONASS, uses both geostationary satellites and satellites in intermediate orbit.
Satellite Information |
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Name | BeiDou-3 G2 |
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Organization | BeiDou |
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Country | China |
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Continent | China |
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Type | Satellite |
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Launch Date | March 09, 2020 |
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Launch Site | Xichang, LC-2, China |
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Launch Vehicle | Long March 3B/E |
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Orbit | Geostationary Orbit (GEO) |
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PRN | C60 |
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Status | Operational |
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