This satellite is a part of the geostationary component of the 3rd phase of the Chinese Beidou (Compass) satellite navigation system. It features a phased array antenna for navigation signals and a laser retroreflector and additionally deployable S/L-band and C-band antennas.

Mission type: Navigation · Orbit: Geostationary Transfer Orbit

Rocket: Long March 3B · Provider: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation