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China X-ray pulsar satellite 10 Nov launch from Jiuquan centre
China launches X-Ray pulsar satellite for orbit experiments for navigation
China launches an X-Ray pulsar navigation satellite on 10th November 2016 to conduct orbit experiments using pulsar directors to demonstrate new technologies.
This X-Ray pulsar navigation satellite was carries by March-11 rocket which was 239th flight mission by a long March carrier rocket series.
This navigation satellite was launched by Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in country’s northwest
The satellite has gone through various tests on its detector functions and space environment adaptability.
X-Ray pulsar weighs at 200 kilograms is designed by academics affiliated with the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
X-ray pulsar aims to reduce the spacecraft’s reliance on ground-based navigation methods and is expected to lead an autonomous spacecraft navigation in future.
