BD-2 G

 

BD-2 G2 [CAST]

BD 2 (Beidou 2) is a chinese satellite navigation system, which, in contrast to GPS and GLONASS, uses both geostationary satellites and satellites in intermediate orbit.

This series, also called "Compass-G" is the geostationary constellation.

The satellites are based on the DFH-3 Bus. They feature a phased array antenna for navigation signals and a laser retroreflector and additionally a S/L-band dish antenna and a C-band horn antenna.

Nation: China
Type / Application: Navigation
Operator:
Contractors: CAST
Equipment: ?
Configuration: DFH-3 Bus
Propulsion: FY-25 ?
Power: 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
Lifetime:
Mass:
Orbit: GEO (#G1-#G5)
Satellite Date LS Launch Vehicle Remarks
BD-2 G1 16.01.2010 Xi LC-2 CZ-3C
BD-2 G2 14.04.2009 Xi LC-2 CZ-3C
BD-2 G3 02.06.2010 Xi LC-2 CZ-3C
BD-2 G4 31.10.2010 Xi LC-2 CZ-3C
BD-2 G5 Xi LC-2 CZ-3C
Further BD (Beidou) missions: