Astrophysics
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentXPNAV-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.
Orbital Attempt
#5,597
CASC Mission
#185
Pad Launch
#2
Location Launch
#89
Designator
2016-066
Nov 9, 2016, 11:42 PM
1 update
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Nov 10, 2016, 7:42 AM
Total Launches
291
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911
