Two BeiDou satellites successfully launched into orbit
January 1, 2024
China has launched two satellites into medium-Earth orbits (MEO) for its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, according to the China Satellite Navigation Office.
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China has launched two satellites into medium-Earth orbits (MEO) for its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, according to the China Satellite Navigation Office.
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As one of the four major GNSS providers, the establishment of BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) has been steadily developed, following a three-step strategy.
Web chatter indicates that the launch of a pair of BeiDou-2/Compass medium Earth orbit (MEO) satellites from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center will take place around April 23. This will be the first time that a pair of BeiDou-2/Compass satellites is launched on a single rocket. The satellites are designated M3 and M4. M1 is already in orbit, and M2 and M5 are expected to be launched in June.
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