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BEIDOU-2 G8 (44231)
COSPAR: 2019-027A | Alt Name: Beidou DW 45
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 17, 2019
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC2
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 3C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44231
International Designator
2019-027A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:01:12 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
1.70°
Right Ascension
74.52°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
285.85°
Period
1436.03 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
BEIDOU-2 G8
Alternative Name
Beidou DW 45
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 44231U 19027A 26185.25083529 -.00000236 00000-0 00000-0 0 9991
2 44231 1.6991 74.5178 0010168 285.8493 156.6423 1.00276188 26254
Source: Celestrak
Summary
BEIDOU-2 G8, also known as Beidou DW 45, is a navigation satellite launched by CNSA on May 17, 2019, from Xichang Satellite Launch Center (LC2) using the Chang Zheng 3C launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 3 meters in length with a diameter of 1.7 meters and a span of 18 meters. It has a dry mass of 1700 kilograms and was launched at a total mass of 3060 kilograms. Equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power, BEIDOU-2 G8 is based on the DFH-3B bus configuration manufactured by CAST. The satellite's motor type is FY-25. It has a box-shaped body with two panels and is designed to operate for 8 years in its navigation mission.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3
Diameter
1.7
Span
18
Dry Mass
1700
Launch Mass
3060
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Beidou-2 G8
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
Next Pass
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Max Elevation
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