Long March 1 (Dongfanghong 1)
This Long March 1 flight article launched Dongfanghong 1 from Jiuquan on 24 April 1970. The successful maiden flight placed China's first artificial satellite into orbit, making China the fifth nation able to independently develop and launch an orbital satellite.
Identity
- Aliases
- CZ-1 Dongfanghong 1 launch vehicleLong March 1 maiden-flight vehicle东方红一号运载火箭
- Name
- Long March 1 (Dongfanghong 1)
- Slug
- long-march-1-dongfanghong-1
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- This Long March 1 flight article launched Dongfanghong 1 from Jiuquan on 24 April 1970. The successful maiden flight placed China's first artificial satellite into orbit, making China the fifth nation able to independently develop and launch an orbital satellite.
- Manufacturer Id
- jd7fbrt32syts4rtsgsh4m023n7kqwpa
- Vehicle Family Id
- nd7tky688exwf97hcgqwqdka498aen7m
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- Creation Time
- 7/13/2026, 11:44:35 AM
- Updated Time
- 7/14/2026, 12:07:46 PM
Other
- First Flight Date
- 1970-04-24
- Last Flight Date
- 1970-04-24