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 |
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| 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:
- BD 1 (DFH-3 bus)
- BD 2G (DFH-3 bus)
- BD 2M / BD 2I (DFH-3 bus)
