Key statistics
Satellite PINA 2A at a glance.
Uptime
2388
Days in orbit
Revolutions
N/A
Per day
Orbit
SSO
Sun Synchronous Orbit
Inclination
N/A
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Satellite identification and parameters
Extended collection of information and parameters for PINA 2A.
Object identification
Object name: PINA 2A
International designator: 2016-066C
Object number (NORAD): 41843
Object ID (CCSDS): 41843
Country: PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA (PRC)
Current information (Y/N): Y
RCS size: MEDIUM
Orbital parameters
Decay date: May 25, 2023
Inclination: 97.33 deg
Period: 87.33 minutes
Apoapsis: 149.0 km
Periapsis: 136.0 km
Two-line elements (TLE)
No TLE available, as this satellite has decayed and is no longer in orbit.
Live tracking on map
Satellite PINA 2A has decayed and is no longer in orbit. No tracking available.
In-orbit conjunctions
Satellite PINA 2A has decayed and is no longer in orbit. No conjunctions available.
Associated space launch
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.
PINA 2A was lifted into orbit during the mission ‘Long March 11 | Xiaoxiang-1, XPNAV-1 & 3 others.’, on board a Long March 11 space rocket.
The launch took place on Nov. 9, 2016, 11:42 p.m. from Launch Area 95A.
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Long March 11 | Xiaoxiang-1, XPNAV-1 & 3 others.
Agency: N/A
Status: Launch Successful
Launch date: Nov. 9, 2016, 11:42 p.m. UTC
Rocket: Long March 11
Launch pad: Launch Area 95A
Location: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
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