PADLaunch Area 95A
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEAstrophysics
MISSION OVERVIEW
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.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 11MISSION
Xiaoxiang-1, XPNAV-1 & 3 others.
MISSION TYPE
Astrophysics
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 95ACOUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: eb4b1e8b-7772-4103-91fe-f4edc9c1d64f
Reported date: Nov 9, 2016 at 23:42 UTC
Last synced: 3 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Long March 11 →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
FLIGHTS
18
SUCCESSES
18
SUCCESS RATE
100%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 11 | Xiaoxiang-1, XPNAV-1 & 3 others. launch?
The Long March 11 | Xiaoxiang-1, XPNAV-1 & 3 others. is scheduled for Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 11:42 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Xiaoxiang-1, XPNAV-1 & 3 others.?
The Long March 11 | Xiaoxiang-1, XPNAV-1 & 3 others. mission uses the Long March 11 rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 11 has flown 18 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 11 | Xiaoxiang-1, XPNAV-1 & 3 others. launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 95A at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Xiaoxiang-1, XPNAV-1 & 3 others. going to?
The Xiaoxiang-1, XPNAV-1 & 3 others. mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Xiaoxiang-1, XPNAV-1 & 3 others.?
The Long March 11 | Xiaoxiang-1, XPNAV-1 & 3 others. is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 11 | Xiaoxiang-1, XPNAV-1 & 3 others. launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 9, 2016 at 23:42 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
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Last data sync: 3 hours ago
●Launch Library 23 hours ago
Launch ID: eb4b1e8b-7772-4103-91fe-f4edc9c1d64f
●Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 40.97, 100.34
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