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Dong Fang Hong

Chang Zheng 1 launch from Jiuquan (China) on April 24, 1970, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 24, 1970 · 13:35 UTCLaunch 1970-034Launch no. 1,081 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 1
SpaceportJiuquanpad LA2A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 24, 1970, 13:35
Launch designation
1970-034
Mission
Dong Fang Hong
Flight name
DFH-1
Vehicle flight ID
601904

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
2,392 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.173 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
DFH-11970-034ANORAD 4382Seventh Ministry of Machine BuildingTechnology173 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.