13 April 2007, 20:11 UTC

Beidou DW 1

Long March 3AXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Drawing of the Long March 3A for Beidou DW 1

Launched Compass-M1, the first satellite of China's second-generation BeiDou-2 navigation system, used for signal testing and to secure the frequency filing with the ITU.

Outcome: Success
Orbit: MEO; Medium Earth orbit
Payload to orbit: 2.3 T
Flight: 13th; of 27 Long March 3A flights

Date and time: 13 April 2007, 20:11 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: Navigation
International designator: 2007-011
Launches in 2007: 13th of 68

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