QSS

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QSS is classified as:

Space & Earth Science

NORAD ID: 41731

Int'l Code: 2016-051A

Perigee: 435.7 km

Apogee: 450.7 km

Inclination: 97.3 °

Period: 93.3 minutes

Semi major axis: 6814 km

RCS: Unknown

Launch date: August 15, 2016
Source: People's Republic of China (PRC)
Launch site: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China (JSC)

QSS (Quantum Science Satellite, or MOZI, Micius) is designed to prove the viability of quantum communications from space, an innovation that could lead to a worldwide network to transmit hack-proof messages among military forces, financial institutions and multinational companies. The Micius satellite will test out quantum communications over greater distances than ever tried on the ground. It will help establish an encrypted connection between ground stations in China and Austria with the help of scientists in both countries.

1 41731U 16051A   24315.50191430  .00030597  00000-0  68363-3 0  9990
2 41731  97.3014 227.1913 0011028  63.4584 296.7793 15.43403544459216

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC