NSSDCA/COSPAR ID: 2015-053A
BD 3I (Beidou 3I) satellites are the IGSO 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 inclined geostationary (IGSO) constellation called "Compass-I".
Launch Date: 2015-09-29
Launch Vehicle: Long March 3B
Launch Site: Xichang, Peoples Republic of China
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