Mission
Communications · SSO
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…
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| QSS (MOZI) 2016-051A | Payload | re-entered 2026-01-25 | |
| 3CAT-2 2016-051B | Payload | re-entered 2023-12-18 | |
| LIXING-1 (LX-1) 2016-051C | Payload | re-entered 2016-08-19 |
COSPAR ID 2016-051. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).