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Long March 4A (Fengyun 1A)

This Long March 4A flight article launched Fengyun 1A from Taiyuan on 7 September 1988. It was the maiden flight of both the 4A variant and the Long March 4 series and established China's ability to launch satellites into sun-synchronous orbit.

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CZ-4A Fengyun 1A launch vehicleLong March 4A maiden-flight vehicle
Name
Long March 4A (Fengyun 1A)
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long-march-4a-fengyun-1a
Status
retired

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Description
This Long March 4A flight article launched Fengyun 1A from Taiyuan on 7 September 1988. It was the maiden flight of both the 4A variant and the Long March 4 series and established China's ability to launch satellites into sun-synchronous orbit.
Manufacturer Id
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Vehicle Family Id
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Creation Time
7/13/2026, 11:29:47 AM
Updated Time
7/13/2026, 11:29:47 AM

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First Flight Date
1988-09-07
Last Flight Date
1988-09-07
Vehicle Code
CZ-4A