Launch Overview
Vehicle
Chang Zheng 3B
Agency
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Site / Pad
XSC / LC2
Outcome
Success
Flight
Y68
COSPAR Designator
2020-040
Mission
Beidou-3 G3 (Navigation)
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.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Long March 3B
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Agency launches
283 (13 YTD)
Site launches
145 (7 YTD)
Pad launches
87 (4 YTD)