CASC
/
Beidou-1A
Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
16:02:00
Monday October 30, 2000
Mission Details
Beidou-1A
The BD 1 (Beidou 1) satellites were the 1st phase of the Chinese Beidou (Compass) satellite navigation system. The first phase uses only geostationary satellites, in contrast to GPS and GLONASS. This reduces the number of satellites but limits the coverage to a less-than-hemispherical area. The basic constellation requires 3 satellites. The satellites are based on the DFH-3 Bus.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
1 Payload
2,200 kilograms
Rocket
Agency
CASCPrice
$69.70 million
Rocket
Height: 52.52m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 8,500 kg
GTO: 2,600 kg
Liftoff Thrust
2,962 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 3.35m
Height: 8.89m
Stages
3
Launch Site
Stats
Long March 3
23rd
Mission
3rd
Mission of 2000
2000
71st
Orbital launch attempt