LAUNCH CENTER
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Tue Nov 08 2016
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Xiaoxiang-1, XPNAV-1 & 3 others.
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RECOVERY OVERVIEW
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Rocket Details
Name:
Long March 11Description:
MISSION OVERVIEW
- Type: Astrophysics
- 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.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW
Location
Jiuquan, People's Republic of China
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