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Long March 6C
ProviderChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
PadLaunch Complex 9A
DateAug 25, 2026
PrecisionAbout 03:20 AM UTC
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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 UTC
This mission is complete.
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%Ground vector
Launch site
Site locked
Launch Area 95A
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Global range
- Latitude
- 40.969°N
- Longitude
- 100.343°E
Range Weather
Launch commit criteria
Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules
Tracking no weather issues at this time.
- Primary concern
- No weather issues
- Rule count
- 0
- Temperature
- Not reported
- Surface wind
- Not reported
Window
11:42 PM UTC - 11:42 PM UTC
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...
Schedule History
No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.
