How many BeiDou satellites are in orbit?

There are currently 53 BeiDou satellites being tracked in MEO orbit on RocketMapper.

What orbit does BeiDou use?

BeiDou operates in Medium Earth Orbit (MEO).

BeiDou Satellites

BeiDou is China's global navigation satellite system comprising satellites in MEO, GEO, and inclined geosynchronous orbits. The third-generation BDS-3 constellation provides global positioning, timing, and unique short-message communication capabilities used across the Asia-Pacific region and worldwide.

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