Long March 1 | Dong Fang Hong 1

The Technology flight Long March 1 | Dong Fang Hong 1 departed Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China atop a Long March 1, bound for LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry
Mission type
Technology
Rocket
Long March 1
Launch site
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Area 2A
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO

Mission timeline

  1. 1970-04-24T13:35:45.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 1 roars off the pad at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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