Dong Fang Hong 157

Also called Xpnav, Maichong Xing Shiyan Weixing (means Pulse Star Experimental Satellite)

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General

Designation	41841 / 16066A
Launch date	9 Nov 2016
Country of origin	China
Mission	Astronomy
Perigee/Apogee	503/522 km
Inclination	97.4°
Period	94 min
Launch vehicle	Long March 11 #2

Developed by CAST, 240 kg. To test X-ray pulsar detection as a means of navigation to determine the location of a spacecraft.

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