SEVENTH MINISTRY OF MACHINE BUILDING INDUSTRY
Feng Bao 1 | JSSW 1a
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Sep 18, 1973 at 12:12 UTC
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PADLaunch Area 2B
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Experimental Chinese satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Feng Bao 1MISSION
JSSW 1a
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 2BCOUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 8e86cacb-19b5-4dc5-a505-2e7ab324d1ee
Reported date: Sep 18, 1973 at 12:12 UTC
Last synced: 54 seconds ago
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VEHICLE — Feng Bao 1 →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
1
FLIGHTS
8
SUCCESSES
4
SUCCESS RATE
50%
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Feng Bao 1 | JSSW 1a launch?
The Feng Bao 1 | JSSW 1a is scheduled for Tuesday, September 18, 1973 at 12:12 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for JSSW 1a?
The Feng Bao 1 | JSSW 1a mission uses the Feng Bao 1 rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Feng Bao 1 has flown 8 times with a 50% success rate.
Where is the Feng Bao 1 | JSSW 1a launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 2B at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is JSSW 1a going to?
The JSSW 1a mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching JSSW 1a?
The Feng Bao 1 | JSSW 1a is operated by Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry.
Can I watch the Feng Bao 1 | JSSW 1a launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 18, 1973 at 12:12 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry
Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
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Last data sync: 54 seconds ago
●Launch Library 254 seconds ago
Launch ID: 8e86cacb-19b5-4dc5-a505-2e7ab324d1ee
●Open-Meteo Weather3 days ago
Pad weather at 41.31, 100.31
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Mission Profile
JSSW 1a was a Feng Bao 1 mission operated by Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry that lifted off from Launch Area 2B, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on September 18, 1973. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch ended in failure.