1970-034A
The radio transmitter on China's first satellite played the anthem 'East is Red' (Dong Fang Hong), which was also the name of the satellite - Dong Fang Hong Yi Hao or DFH-1. It was launched by a Chang Zheng 1 (Long March) rocket from the Jiuquan space center. Internally the project was designated Project 651. Western sources labelled the satellite PRC-1 or Mao-1.| DFH-1 | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 Apr 24 | 1335 | Launch by Chang Zheng 1 | Jiuquan |
| 1336 | T+1:00 Stage 2 burn | ||
| 1338 | T+3:00? Stage 2 burnout | ||
| 1339? | Stage 2 sep | ||
| 1341 | TLE over JQ | ||
| 1342? | Stage 3 burn | -5300? x 440 x 68.4 | |
| 1343? | Stage 3 burnout | ||
| 1348 | Stage 3 sep | 114.1 441 x 2386 x 68.4 | |
| Stage 3 balloon inflated | |||
| 1970 May 22? | End of transmissions | ||
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