Compass-IGSO-2 (Compass-I2)

Launched a Compass/Beidou-2 IGSO navigation satellite (Beidou-2 I2, also known as Beidou-7) from Xichang, adding to China's regional satellite navigation constellation.

Outcome

Success

Payload to orbit

2.3 T

Flight

19th

of 27 Long March 3A flights

Date and time

17 December 2010, 20:20 UTC

Rocket

Long March 3A

Builder

CASC

Launch site

Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Payload

Unknown

International designator

2010-068

Launches in 2010

71st of 74

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