CZ-3A Chang Zheng-3A - BeiDou-2 IGSO-1 - 2010.Aug.01

[EarthlingX]

http://www.nasaspaceflight.com : Long March launches fifth GPS satellite for China

August 1st, 2010
by Rui C. Barbosa

China launched its fifth satellite as part of its GPS satellite navigation system, with BeiDou-2 IGSO-1 placed into orbit via the CZ-3A Chang Zheng-3A (CZ3A-17/Y16) launch vehicle. Launch from the Xi Chang Satellite Launch Center, in Sichuan Province occured at 5:30am local time on Sunday.

Chinese Launch:
The satellite that was launched is the first BeiDou-2 IGSO (Inclined GSO) satellite of the system. This constellation of satellites will eventually consist of 35 vehicles, including 27 MEO satellites, 5 GSO satellites and 3 IGSO.

The satellites will transmit signals on the following carrier frequencies: 1195.14-1219.14MHz, 1256.52-1280.52MHz, 1559.05-1563.15MHz and 1587.69-1591.79MHz, notably overlaying the Galileo PRS band and the GPS M-code.

Thread with the previous CZ-3C (not A) launch :

Chang Zheng-3C - Beidou-2 (Compass-G3) (June 02, 2010)


Wiki :
- Long March 3A
- Xichang Satellite Launch Center

 

[RVHM]

Another satellite launched towards the goal of maintaining "strategic parity". Just like in the good ole days. :roll: