Twin BeiDou-3 navigation satellites sent into orbit by single rocket

China sent two satellites into orbit on a single carrier rocket for its domestic BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) on Monday.

China launches 21st Beidou navigation satellite

 China launched a new-generation satellite into orbit that will support its global navigation and positioning network at 3:29 p.m. Beijing Time Monday.

China Launches Beidou Satellites to Compete with GPS

China is in a competition with the US’s Global Positioning System. The state media reported China is building it’s own “homegrown satellite navigational system.”