BEIDOU M3-S

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BEIDOU M3-S is classified as:

Beidou Navigation System

NORAD ID: 41315

Int'l Code: 2016-006A

Perigee: 21,526.7 km

Apogee: 21,543.7 km

Inclination: 56.4 °

Period: 773.2 minutes

Semi major axis: 27906 km

RCS: Unknown

Launch date: February 1, 2016
Source: People's Republic of China (PRC)
Launch site: Xichang Space Center, China (XSC)

BEIDOU M3-S is a new addition to China's Beidou navigation network. The Beidou spacecraft will test inter-satellite communications links with other members of the Chinese navigation constellation and support the system's growth from regional coverage over China to a global positioning provider. The newest satellite is the 21st payload to launch for the Beidou program, including demonstrators which are now retired from service.

1 41315U 16006A   25199.04620234 -.00000047  00000-0  00000-0 0  9996
2 41315  56.4097  74.6637 0003043 300.8645  59.1681  1.86230997 64371

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC