The first satellite, BeiDou-1A, was launched on 30 October 2000, followed by BeiDou-1B on 20 December 2000. The third satellite, BeiDou-1C (a backup satellite), was put into orbit on 25 May 2003. The successful launch of BeiDou-1C also meant the establishment of the BeiDou-1 navigation system. COUNT 5
QSN1 What was the name of the first satellite launched for the system? ANS1 BeiDou-1A QSN2 When was BeiDou-1A launched? ANS2 20 December 2000 QSN3 What was the name of the third satellite launched for the system? ANS3 BeiDou-1C QSN4 What was the purpose of launching the BeiDou-1C satellite? ANS4 a backup satellite QSN5 When was the BeiDou-1C satellite launched? ANS5 25 May 2003