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Long March 3B | Beidou-3 G3
Long March 3B | Beidou-3 G3 launched on Tue, Jun 23, 2020, 01:43 AM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Lifted offNET Jun 2020
NET Tue, Jun 23, 2020, 01:43 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Long March 3BVehicle
China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationProvider
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)Pad
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of ChinaLocation
BeiDouProgram
NavigationMission type
Geostationary Transfer OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Long March 3B to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 17:30
SimulatedRepresentative Long March 3B ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Beidou-3 G3
This satellite is a part of the geostationary component of the 3rd phase of the Chinese Beidou (Compass) satellite navigation system. It features a phased array antenna for navigation signals and a laser retroreflector and additionally deployable S/L-band and C-band antennas.
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Frequently asked
What time does Long March 3B | Beidou-3 G3 launch?
Long March 3B | Beidou-3 G3 is scheduled to lift off Tue, Jun 23, 2020, 01:43 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Long March 3B | Beidou-3 G3?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Long March 3B | Beidou-3 G3?
Long March 3B | Beidou-3 G3 is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 3B.
Where does Long March 3B | Beidou-3 G3 launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.