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)
- 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.
- First Flight Date
- 1970-04-24
- Manufacturer
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 13, 2026 at 11:44:35 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 14, 2026 at 12:07:46 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1970-04-24
- Search Name
- Long March 1 (Dongfanghong 1) CZ-1 Dongfanghong 1 launch vehicle Long March 1 maiden-flight vehicle 东方红一号运载火箭