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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Long March 11 | Xiaoxiang-1, XPNAV-1 & 3 others.
Long March 11
Nov 9, 11:42 PM UTC
Nov 9, 11:42 PM UTC
Mission Elapsed Time
T-00:00:00
Mission Details
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.
- Type
- Astrophysics
- Orbit
- Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)
Launch Site
- Pad
- Launch Area 95A
- Location
- Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
- Country
- 🇨🇳 CHN