Experimental
NORAD ID: 34779
Int'l Code: 2009-018A
Perigee: 35,679.3 km
Apogee: 35,893.5 km
Inclination: 0.3°
Period: 1,435.7 min
Semi major axis: 42,157.4 km
Launch date: April 14, 2009
Source: People's Republic of China (PRC)
Comments: BEIDOU 2B is the second satellite of China's second-generation navigation fleet, which will eventually include more than 30 satellites parked in geostationary and medium-altitude orbits. China launched the first Compass satellite bound for a medium-altitude orbit two years ago. Compass G2 is the first geostationary satellite of the group. The fleet will beam precise position, altitude and time information to users on the ground.
Two Line Element Set (TLE):
1 34779U 09018A 10242.86211522 -.00000049 +00000-0 +10000-3 0 03569
2 34779 000.2562 059.6455 0025414 164.0442 136.1204 01.00298024005242
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