Long March 2D | QUESS (Micius)

Long March 2D

Aug 15, 2016, 5:40 PM UTC

Mission Elapsed Time

T-00:00:00

Mission Details

Quantum 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

Type: Communications
Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)

Launch Site

Pad: Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Location: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Country: 🇨🇳 CHN