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Delta IV M+(4,2) | AFSPC-6
United Launch Alliance | United States of AmericaCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Aug. 19, 2016, 4:52 a.m.
Long March 2D | QUESS (Micius)
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | ChinaJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Aug. 15, 2016, 5:40 p.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
Quantum Experiments at Space Scale (QUESS) is the first satellite purpose-built for quantum experiments in the world. The 600kg satellite will test long range quantum communications at longer range than ever before. So far scientists have managed to reach up to around 300km, but they hope that in space the range can be increased significantly. They will be testing it up to around 1200km. The mission is expected to last 2 years
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Falcon 9 Full Thrust | JCSAT-16
SpaceX | United States of AmericaCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Aug. 14, 2016, 5:26 a.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
JCSAT-16 is planned to be a communication satellite for SKY Perfect JSAT. The 8.5-kW satellite will operate in Ku- and Ka-bands and is equipped with switching for flexibility. JCSAT-16 will enhance SKY Perfect JSAT’s fleet capacity and strengthen the services provided to various regions.JCSAT is schedule for a life time of 15 years.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit B1026 - Maiden Flight Of Course I Still Love You
Long March 4C | Gaofen 3
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | ChinaTaiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Aug. 9, 2016, 10:55 p.m.
Long March 3B/E | Tiantong 1-01
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | ChinaXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Aug. 5, 2016, 4:22 p.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
Tiantong1-01 is a mobile telecommunications satellite developed by Chinese Academy of Space Technology (CASC) and will be operated by China Satcom to provide around the clock coverage in China, Middle East, Africa, the Pacific Ocean & Indian Ocean.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Atlas V 421 | NROL-61
United Launch Alliance | United States of AmericaCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
July 28, 2016, 12:37 p.m.
Falcon 9 Full Thrust | SpX CRS-9
SpaceX | United States of AmericaCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
July 18, 2016, 4:45 a.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
SpaceX launched the Dragon spacecraft on their ninth operational cargo delivery mission to the International Space Station. The flight was conducted under the Commercial Resupply Services contract with NASA.
Low Earth Orbit B1025 - Maiden Flight Landing Zone 1
Soyuz-U | Progress MS-03 (64P)
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) | RussiaBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
July 16, 2016, 9:41 p.m.
Soyuz-FG | Soyuz MS (MS-01)
Progress Rocket Space Center | RussiaBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
July 7, 2016, 1:36 a.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
Soyuz MS-01 begins expedition 48 by carrying Roscosmos cosmonaut Anatoli Ivanishin, JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi, and NASA astronaut Kate Rubins to the International Space Station. After launching aboard the Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, they will rendezvous to the station where they will remain for their 4 month stay.
Low Earth Orbit
Long March 4B | Shijian 16-02
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | ChinaJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
June 29, 2016, 3:21 a.m.
