Communications
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentQuantum Experiments at Space Scale (QUESS) is the first satellite purpose-built for quantum experiments in the world. The 600kg satellite will test long range quantum communications at longer range than ever before. So far scientists have managed to reach up to around 300km, but they hope that in space the range can be increased significantly. They will be testing it up to around 1200km. The mission is expected to last 2 years
Orbital Attempt
#5,580
CASC Mission
#180
Pad Launch
#44
Location Launch
#86
Designator
2016-051
Aug 15, 2016, 5:40 PM
Second
1 update
5:33 PM
Window Open
6:00 PM
Window Close
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
Aug 16, 2016, 1:40 AM
Total Launches
291
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911
