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Xiaoxiang-1, XPNAV-1 & 3 others.
Long March 11China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch Area 95A
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 · 11:42 PM UTCAdd to Calendar
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Vehicle
Long March 11
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Height20 m
LEO Payload500 kg
Launches600
Successes575
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Profile →CHN • Founded 1999
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufactu...
Mission Brief
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.
PayloadXiaoxiang-1, XPNAV-1 & 3 others.
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
CustomerChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Stages4
PadLaunch Area 95A, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Site lock
Launch Site
Launch Area 95A, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
40.969°N, 100.343°E
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.
