Description : Beidou satellites are the IGSO component of the 3rd phase of the chinese Beidou (Compass) satellite navigation system, which, in contrast to GPS and GLONASS, uses both geostationary satellites and satellites in intermediate orbit.
This series provides the satellites for the inclined geostationary (IGSO) constellation called "Compass-I".
Nation: China
Navigation
Lifetime: 10 years - Mass: 4200 kg