QSS

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QSS is classified as:

Space & Earth Science

NORAD ID: 41731

Int'l Code: 2016-051A

Perigee: 487.0 km

Apogee: 504.7 km

Inclination: 97.3 °

Period: 94.4 minutes

Semi major axis: 6866 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   21263.09851907  .00000622  00000-0  27171-4 0  9994
2 41731  97.3397 173.9210 0012936 176.7925 290.0156 15.25690917283637

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC