Mission
Navigation · GTO
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.
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEIDOU-3 G3 2020-040A | Payload | 35769 × 35803 km · 2.8° | Globe |
| CZ-3B R/B 2020-040B | Rocket body | 207 × 24181 km · 28.2° | Globe |
COSPAR ID 2020-040 (data from GCAT, J. McDowell, CC BY 4.0). Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).