Beidou IGSO 4, a Chinese Navigation satellite, was launched from Xichang on 26 July 2011 by a Long March 3A rocket. Beidou IGSO 4, also known as Beidou 2-I4, is part of the Beidou satellite network, Chinas Navigation Satellite System (CNSS). The Beidou 2 constellation, which will eventually consist of 35 spacecraft, is designed to provide precise navigation, timing and messaging services.
Satellite Information |
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| Name | Compass-IGSO4 |
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| Organization | BeiDou |
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| Country | China |
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| Continent | China |
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| Type | Satellite |
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| Launch Date | July 26, 2011 |
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| Launch Site | Xichang, LC-3, China |
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| Launch Vehicle | Long March 3A |
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| Orbit | Inclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO) |
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| Orbital Inclination | 95 ° E |
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| PRN | C09 |
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| Status | Operational |
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