MISSION NAME
Xiaoxiang-1, XPNAV-1 & 3 others.
Status
Success
DATE
9 NOV 2016
LAUNCH PROVIDER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Pad
Launch Area 95A
Description
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.
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