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BEIDOU-2 G3 (36590)
COSPAR: 2010-024A | Alt Name: Beidou DW 4
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 2, 2010
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC2
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 3C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
36590
International Designator
2010-024A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:17:22 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
4.55°
Right Ascension
61.44°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
358.25°
Period
1436.11 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
BEIDOU-2 G3
Alternative Name
Beidou DW 4
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 36590U 10024A 26185.09540497 -.00000125 00000-0 00000-0 0 9999
2 36590 4.5535 61.4424 0007845 358.2504 336.4254 1.00270700 58938
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The BEIDOU-2 G3 satellite, also known as Beidou DW 4, was launched by CNSA on June 2, 2010, from Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XICLF) using the Chang Zheng 3C launch vehicle. It has a configuration based on the DFH-3 Bus and measures 3 meters in length with a diameter of 1.7 meters and a span of 18 meters when fully deployed. The satellite has a dry mass of 1,700 kg and was launched with a total mass of 3,060 kg. Equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power supply, BEIDOU-2 G3 is designed for navigation purposes. It operates under an expected lifetime of 8 years and has a radar cross-section (RCS) of 52.4 square meters. The satellite's shape consists of a box structure complemented by two panels. It was manufactured by CAST with the FY-25 motor and belongs to the CNSA as its owner.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3
Diameter
1.7
Span
18
Dry Mass
1700
Launch Mass
3060
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
52.4
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Beidou-2 G3
Purpose
Navigation
Mission
Navigation
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
8 years
Bus
DFH-3B
Configuration
DFH-3 Bus
Motor
FY-25
Equipment
?
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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