Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry JSSW 1b Feng Bao 1
About the JSSW 1b Mission
| Type | Government/Top Secret |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
Experimental Chinese satellite
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Area 2B
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
| Launches | 26 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 26 |
| Total Launches | 298 |
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).
CASC Feng Bao 1 Rocket
The Feng Bao 1 was a Chinese carrier rocket launched between 1972 and 1981. It was replaced by the nearly identical Long March 2, which had been developed at the same time for political reasons related to China's Cultural Revolution.
| Length | 33.0 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.4 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 191.0 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 3,000.0 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 2,500 kg |
| Maiden Flight | 8/10/1972 |
About Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry
Chinese governmental entity in charge of space research from November 1964 to April 1982.
| Total Launches | 14 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 9 |
| Failed | 5 |
| Consecutive Success | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry Feng Bao 1 JSSW 1b launch scheduled?
The Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry Feng Bao 1 JSSW 1b launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry Feng Bao 1 JSSW 1b mission launch from?
The Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry Feng Bao 1 rocket launched from Launch Area 2B at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China. Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).
What rocket was used for the JSSW 1b mission?
The JSSW 1b mission launched aboard a Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry Feng Bao 1 rocket. The Feng Bao 1 was a Chinese carrier rocket launched between 1972 and 1981. It was replaced by the nearly identical Long March 2, which had been developed at the same time for political reasons related to China's Cultural Revolution. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry Feng Bao 1 JSSW 1b launch?
The Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry Feng Bao 1 JSSW 1b launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry Feng Bao 1 JSSW 1b launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry Feng Bao 1 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the JSSW 1b mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
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