NSSDCA/COSPAR ID: 2009-018A
Beidou, also known as Compass G2, is a navigation satellite intended to form part of an eventual system, also known as Compass, composed of 30 satellites in geostationary and medium altitude orbits. Compass G2 was placed in geostationary orbit and launched by a Long March 3C rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province on 14 April 2009 at 16:16 UT.
Launch Date: 2009-04-14
Launch Vehicle: Long March 3C
Launch Site: Xichang, Peoples Republic of China
Questions and comments about this spacecraft can be directed to: Coordinated Request and User Support Office