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Beidou-2 M1

Satellite. Beidou-2 M1 was launched on April 13, 2007 aboard a Chang Zheng 3A from Xichang. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2007-011ANORAD 31115China

Identity

Name in GCAT
Beidou DW 1
Common name
Beidou-2 M1
Payload designation
Beidou-2 M1
Other names
COMPASS M1,Beidou C30/C001:PC
International designator
2007-011A
NORAD catalog number
31115
GCAT identifier
S31115
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/566

Mission

Mission type
Navigation
Use
Defense
Program
Beidou-2M
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Builder
Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)
Platform (bus)
DFH-3

Launch

Date
April 13, 2007 · 20:11 UTC
Launch record
2007-011Success
Spaceport
Xichang · pad LC3

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
MEO
Perigee
21,519 km
Apogee
21,544 km
Inclination
55.26°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Sep 5, 2013
End of operations
Sep 5, 2013

Size

Mass
2,320 kg
Dry mass
1,300 kg
Length
3.0 m
Diameter
1.70 m
Span
18.0 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q111497085 (CC0).