China launches 23rd satellite BDS

Q.  China launched the 23rd satellite on 12th June 201- what is it called?
- Published on 14 Jun 16

a. BeiDou Navigation Satellite System
b. Beidoux Navigation Satellite System
c. DeiBou Navigation Satellite System
d. None of the above

ANSWER: BeiDou Navigation Satellite System
 
China on 12 June 2016 launched its 23rd satellite it the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS). The satellite launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province will support China’s global navigation and positioning network.
  • The satellite was taken into orbit by a Long March-3C carrier rocket. It was the 229th launch of the Long March carrier rocket.
  • It is being developed as an alternative to US GPS.
  • Satellite after entering the designed work orbit and finishing in orbit testing will join others in orbit.

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