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Long March 1

Long March 1 was China's first orbital launch vehicle, a three-stage rocket developed to place the country's first artificial satellite into orbit. Its first two stages used liquid propellants and its third stage was solid-fueled; both of its orbital launches succeeded before the type was retired.

Long March 1
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Identity

Aliases
Chang Zheng 1CZ-1LM-1长征一号
Family Name
Long March 1
Full Name
Long March 1
Status
retired
Type
rocket

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Description
Long March 1 was China's first orbital launch vehicle, a three-stage rocket developed to place the country's first artificial satellite into orbit. Its first two stages used liquid propellants and its third stage was solid-fueled; both of its orbital launches succeeded before the type was retired.
Dimensions
Diameter M
2.25
Height M
29.46
First Flight Year
1,970
Manufacturer
Parent Vehicle Family
Rocket Specs
Liftoff Mass Kg
81,500
Payload Capacity Kg
Leo
300
Reusability
expendable
Stages Count
3

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Creation Time
July 13, 2026 at 11:44:30 UTC
Updated Time
July 19, 2026 at 11:42:09 UTC

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