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BeiDou-3 M1

Satellite. BeiDou-3 M1 was launched on November 5, 2017 aboard a Chang Zheng 3B/YZ-1 from Xichang. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2017-069ANORAD 43001China

Identity

Name in GCAT
Beidou DW 24
Common name
BeiDou-3 M1
Payload designation
Beidou-3 M1
Other names
Beidou C19/C201:PC
International designator
2017-069A
NORAD catalog number
43001
GCAT identifier
S43001
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/856

Mission

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

Launch

Date
November 5, 2017 · 11:45 UTC
Launch record
2017-069Success
Spaceport
Xichang · pad LC3

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
MEO
Perigee
21,507 km
Apogee
21,548 km
Inclination
55.02°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
February 2023

Size

Mass
1,014 kg
Dry mass
850 kg
Length
2.2 m
Diameter
1.70 m
Span
10.0 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q60749620 (CC0).