BeiDou Navigation Satellite System
aka BDS, BeiDou, China Compass, 北斗卫星导航系统
China's sovereign GNSS, initiated in 1994 and managed by CNSA with satellites built primarily by CAST. Evolved through three generations; BeiDou-3 global system (35 satellites: 5 GEO + 3 IGSO + 27 MEO) declared fully operational in June 2020. Provides global PNT with ~10 m open-service accuracy and unique two-way short message capability.
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BeiDou-3 Global Constellation
operational35-satellite global GNSS providing worldwide PNT services; fully operational since June 2020.
Since 2020
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