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Long March 6C
ProviderChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
PadLaunch Complex 9A
DateAug 25, 2026
PrecisionAbout 03:20 AM UTC
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Dong Fang Hong 1
Long March 1Seventh Ministry of Machine Building IndustryLaunch Area 2A
Friday, April 24, 1970 · 01:35 PM UTC
This mission is complete.
Mission Brief
Dong Fang Hong 1 (DFH-1) was the first Chinese satellite. This was the first satellite launched by China on its own booster, making China the fifth nation to put a spacecraft into orbit using its own rocket. The satellite was developed under the direction of Tsien Hsue-Shen, dean of the Chinese Academy of Space Technology (CAST). The experimental satellite was a nearly spherically shaped symmetrical 72-faced polyhedron with a 1-meter diameter. It was battery-powered and carried a radio transmitter. The primary mission was to broadcast the song "Dong Fang Hong", paying tribute to Chairman Mao, and to announce the time. A total of five identical satellites were built to have backups in case of launch failures. The first satellite launched successfully.
PayloadDong Fang Hong 1
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerSeventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry
Stages2
PadLaunch Area 2A, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Ground vector
Launch site
Site locked
Launch Area 2A
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Global range
- Latitude
- 41.309°N
- Longitude
- 100.317°E
Range Weather
Launch commit criteria
Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules
Tracking no weather issues at this time.
- Primary concern
- No weather issues
- Rule count
- 0
- Temperature
- Not reported
- Surface wind
- Not reported
Window
01:35 PM UTC - 01:35 PM UTC
Provider
Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry
Profile →CHN • Founded 1999
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufactu...
Schedule History
No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.
