What rocket is launching Beidou-3 G1?

Beidou-3 G1 is launching on the Long March 3B.

Who is launching Beidou-3 G1?

Beidou-3 G1 is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Where is Beidou-3 G1 launching from?

Beidou-3 G1 is launching from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

What orbit is Beidou-3 G1 heading to?

Beidou-3 G1 is heading to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).

Is the Long March 3B reusable?

No — the Long March 3B is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the Long March 3B flown?

The Long March 3B has launched 24 times to date, with 21 successful flights.

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Beidou-3 G1

Navigation

Success

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)Government

Long March 3BGTOorbit

Launch time

Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 3:57 PM

Success

Overview

This satellite is a part of the geostationary component of the 3rd phase of the Chinese Beidou (Compass) satellite navigation system. It features a phased array antenna for navigation signals and a laser retroreflector and additionally deployable S/L-band and C-band antennas.

Mission details

BeiDou

Navigation Constellation

The BeiDou Navigation Satellite System is a satellite-based radio navigation system owned and operated by the China National Space Administration.[4] It is one of the global navigation satellite systems that provide geolocation and time information to a BDS receiver anywhere on or near the Earth where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more BDS satellites.

Oct 31, 2000 — ongoing

Wikipedia Info

Orbital Attempt

#5,793

CASC Mission

#237

Pad Launch

#74

Location Launch

#122

Designator

2018-085

Launch Window

NET

Nov 1, 2018, 3:57 PM

Schedule Changes

1 update

Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Total Launches

125

Orbital Attempts

125

Fastest Turnaround

16d 14h

Wikipedia Map

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

The Xichang Satellite Launch Center is a spaceport in China. It is located in Zeyuan Town, northwest of Xichang, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan.

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Local Launch Time

Nov 1, 2018, 11:57 PM

Total Launches

241

Total Landings

Coordinates

28.2460, 102.0266

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Frequently asked questions

Long March 3B Specs

The Long March 3B is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. Introduced in 1996, it is launched from Launch Area 2 and 3 at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan. A three-stage rocket with four strap-on liquid rocket boosters, it is currently the most powerful member of the Long March rocket family and the heaviest of the Long March 3 rocket family, and is mainly used to place communications satellites into geosynchronous orbits.

Length

54.8 m

Diameter

3.35 m

Launch Mass

426 t

Thrust

5,923 kN

Capacity

11,500 kg

Capacity

5,100 kg

Capacity

2,000 kg

Launch Cost

$70M

Reusable

Maiden Flight

1996

Fastest Turnaround

25d 23h

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: Feb 14, 1996

Wikipedia

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.

Founded

1999

Administrator

Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei

Total Launches

604

Successful

589

Failed

Pending

Consecutive Success

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Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching Beidou-3 G1?

Who is launching Beidou-3 G1?

Where is Beidou-3 G1 launching from?

What orbit is Beidou-3 G1 heading to?

Is the Long March 3B reusable?

How many times has the Long March 3B flown?

What is the Beidou-3 G1 mission?