BD 3M (Beidou 3M) satellites are the MEO 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. This series provides the satellites for the intermediate constellation called "Compass-M" in 12-hours orbits. Ulitmately, the MEO constellation will comprise 27 satellites.
Satellite Information |
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| Name | BeiDou-3 M19 |
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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 | December 16, 2019 |
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| Launch Site | Xichang, LC-3, China |
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| Launch Vehicle | Long March 3B/YZ-1 |
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| Orbit | Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) |
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| PRN | C41 |
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| Status | Operational |
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