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Beidou G7

Beidou G7 was launched on June 12, 2016 aboard a Chang Zheng 3C from Xichang. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2016-037ANORAD 41586China

Identity

Name in GCAT
Beidou DW 23
Common name
Beidou G7
Payload designation
Beidou-2 G7
Other names
COMPASS G7,Beidou C17/C018:PC
International designator
2016-037A
NORAD catalog number
41586
GCAT identifier
S41586
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/789

Mission

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

Launch

Date
June 12, 2016 · 15:30 UTC
Launch record
2016-037Success
Spaceport
Xichang · pad LC3

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
GEO/S
Perigee
35,772 km
Apogee
35,801 km
Inclination
1.75°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
February 2023

Size

Mass
3,060 kg
Dry mass
1,700 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 Q35850725 (CC0).