Dongfanghong-1 Space Mission
东方红一号 · 航天任务
China's first satellite. Launched 1970-04-24 from Jiuquan by Long March 1 rocket. Played 'The East Is Red' from orbit.
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| Agency | CNSA |
|---|---|
| Year | 1970 |
| Type | satellite |
| Target | Earth orbit |
| Status | historical |
Details
China's first satellite. Launched 1970-04-24 from Jiuquan by Long March 1 rocket. Played 'The East Is Red' from orbit.
中国第一颗人造卫星。1970 年 4 月 24 日由长征一号火箭在酒泉发射，从太空播放《东方红》乐曲。中国由此成为世界第五个独立发射卫星的国家。来源：CNSA / 新华社。
Key findings
- China became 5th nation to independently launch a satellite
- Long March 1 rocket validated
- Demonstrated indigenous spaceflight capability
Sources / 数据来源
NASA / NSSDCA / CNSA