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Beidou
is the second in a series of satellites for a system that will
provide all-weather, round-the-clock navigation information for
highways, railways and shipping. The satellite was developed by
China's Research Institute of Space Technology.
Beidou
is the Chinese name for the constellation which many westerner's
refer to as Ursa Major.
| Beidou
2
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SPACECRAFT
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| Int'l Designation |
2000
082A
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launched
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| Owner / Sponsor |
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| Mission |
Navigation
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| Manufacturer / Model |
Research
Institute of Space Technology
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based on DHF 3 bus
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| Launch Mass |
2200
kg (4849 lbm)
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| Dimensions |
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| Mission Orbit |
GSO
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80°E
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| Design Life |
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| Power (EOL) |
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LAUNCH
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| Launch Vehicle
Model |
Long
March 3A |
| Date / Time (UTC) |
2000
December 20
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16:20
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FINANCIAL
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| Satellite cost |
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| Web Links |
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