The 55th Satellite of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System has Completed the In-orbit Test

The 55th satellite of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3 GEO satellite) has completed the in-orbit test and been commissioned around July 29, 2020, and providing positioning, navigation and timing services using PRN61. This satellite is developed by China Academy of Space Technology which is affiliated to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, and was launched on June 23, 2020 from Xichang Satellite Launch Center.