2016-066 Success
Long March 11 | Xiaoxiang-1, XPNAV-1 & 3 others.
Nov 9, 2016, 11:42 PM UTC
Track in KeepTrackLaunch Overview
Vehicle
Chang Zheng 11
Agency
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Site / Pad
JQ / LC43/95
Outcome
Success
Flight
Y2
COSPAR Designator
2016-066
Mission
Xiaoxiang-1, XPNAV-1 & 3 others. (Astrophysics)
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.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Long March 11
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Agency launches
185 (17 YTD)
Site launches
89 (7 YTD)
Pad launches
2 (1 YTD)