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Beidou DW 8
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第八颗北斗导航卫星
Positioning Navigation Timing
GEO
COSPAR 2011-013A
Launched 4/9/2011
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
Beidou DW8
Launch Vehicle
Long March 3A
Launch Date
4/9/2011
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
GEO
Altitude
35,782 km
Inclination
55.29 deg
Orbit Plane
3
Dry Mass
1,300 kg
Total Mass
2,300 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Positioning Navigation Timing
Payload Category
NAV
Payload Class
D
Organizations
Operator
China National Space Administration (CNSA)
Manufacturer
China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)
Constellation
Name
BeiDou
Active Satellites
50
Registry
COSPAR ID
2011-013A
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/649
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