Astrophysics
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentHard X-ray Modulation Telescope (HXMT) is a Chinese X-ray space observatory. This will be China's first astronomy satellite, and it is tasked with observation of black holes, neutron stars and other phenomena based on their X-ray and gamma ray emissions.
Orbital Attempt
#5,651
CASC Mission
#195
Pad Launch
#48
Location Launch
#94
Designator
2017-034
Jun 15, 2017, 3:00 AM
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
Jun 15, 2017, 11:00 AM
Total Launches
291
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911
