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China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLong March 3B
Beidou-3 G4
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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
WindowWednesday May 17 2023, 02:39:00 UTC→Wednesday May 17 2023, 03:33:00 UTC
Vehicle
FamilyLong March