November 9, 2016 11:42 pm
Xiaoxiang-1, XPNAV-1 & 3 others.
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Long March 11
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China
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XPNAV-1 (X-Ray Pulsar Navigation) is the first ever satellite to test the technology of spacecraft navigation by using signals from X-ray pulsars. It is launched along with the Xiaoxiang 1 cubsat and several other small satellites.
Launch Overview
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23:42 UTC
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23:42 UTC
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Nov 9, 2016 · 23:42 UTC
Launch Facility
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Area 95A
Target Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Payload
Xiaoxiang-1, XPNAV-1 & 3 others.
Rocket
Long March 11
Destination
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
XPNAV-1 (X-Ray Pulsar Navigation) is the first ever satellite to test the technology of spacecraft navigation by using signals from X-ray pulsars. It is launched along with the Xiaoxiang 1 cubsat and several other small satellites.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Area 95A
Launch Overview
Window Open
23:42 UTC
Window Close
23:42 UTC
Lift Off
Nov 9, 2016 · 23:42 UTC
Launch Facility
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Area 95A
Target Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Payload
Xiaoxiang-1, XPNAV-1 & 3 others.
Rocket
Long March 11
Destination
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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