Shijian 1
Long March 1
Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry
Mission
Shijian 1
- Type: Technology
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Shi Jian 1 (SJ-1) was the second Chinese satellite. It was designed and built by the Chinese Academy of Space Technology (CAST).
The 221 kg SJ-1 spacecraft was based on the DFH-1 satellite, from which it inherited the 1 m pressurized spherical structure, but it was powered by Silicon solar cells, which were mounted on 14 trapezoidal planes on the upper and lower hemispherical shells. Batteries and transmitters were housed in the pressurized compartment. SJ-1 was spin-stabilized.
Location
Launch Area 2A
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Area 2A has witnessed the launch of 2 rockets, including 2 orbital launch attempts. While Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, has been the site for 277 rocket launches.
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).
Rocket
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Long March 1
Agency
Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry
Chinese governmental entity in charge of space research from November 1964 to April 1982.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry Long March 1 Shijian 1 launch scheduled?
The Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry Long March 1 Shijian 1 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry Long March 1 Shijian 1 mission launch from?
The Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry Long March 1 rocket launched from Launch Area 2A 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 Shijian 1 mission?
The Shijian 1 mission launched aboard a Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry Long March 1 rocket. 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 Long March 1 Shijian 1 launch?
The Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry Long March 1 Shijian 1 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 Long March 1 Shijian 1 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry Long March 1 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Shijian 1 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.
