Long March 4B | Huiyan (HXMT (Hard X-ray Modulation Telescope))

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Long March 4B | Huiyan (HXMT (Hard X-ray Modulation Telescope))

Hard X-ray Modulation Telescope (HXMT) is a Chinese X-ray space observatory. This will be China's first astronomy satellite, and it is tasked with observation of black holes, neutron stars and other phenomena based on their X-ray and gamma ray emissions.

Mission type: Astrophysics · Orbit: Low Earth Orbit

Rocket: Long March 4B · Provider: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Launch pad

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China · View on map (opens in new tab)