Long March 1

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Long March 1 (长征一号) 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.

  • 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
  • Lift-off thrust: 1,020,000 N
  • Payload to LEO: 300 kg
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