Long March 1
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Long March 1 is 1st member of China's Long March 1 (rocket family).
The study of Long March 1 began in 1965. Long March 1's first flight put China's first satellite Dong Fang Hong 1 to space on April 24, 1970.
The study of Long March 1 began in 1965. Long March 1's first flight put China's first satellite Dong Fang Hong 1 to space on April 24, 1970.
- Stages: 3
- Total length: 29.86 m
- Stage 1: 17.835 m
- Stage 2: 7.486 m
- Stage 3: 4.565 m
- Diameter: 2.250 m
- Lift-off weight: 81,570 kg
- Stage 1: 65,250 kg
- Fuel: 61,070 kg
- Stage 2: 13,550 kg
- Fuel: 11,210 kg
- Stage 3: 2,200 kg
- Fuel: 1,800 kg
- Stage 1: 65,250 kg
- Lift-off thrust: 1,020,000 N
- Payload to LEOLow Earth orbitA low Earth orbit is generally defined as an orbit within the locus extending from the Earth’s surface up to an altitude of 2,000 km...
: 300 kg
External links
- http://astronautix.com/lvs/cz1.htm