PADLaunch Area 2B
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITElliptical Orbit
TYPEAstrophysics
MISSION OVERVIEW
Three Chinese experimental satellites designed to study the micrometeoroids and debris environment in near-Earth space
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Feng Bao 1MISSION
Shi Jian 2, 2A, 2B
MISSION TYPE
Astrophysics
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 2BCOUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e59e0d68-4f73-4903-a1b2-a3e68669096a
Reported date: Sep 19, 1981 at 21:28 UTC
Last synced: 6 minutes 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 | Shi Jian 2, 2A, 2B launch?
The Feng Bao 1 | Shi Jian 2, 2A, 2B is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 1981 at 9:28 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Shi Jian 2, 2A, 2B?
The Feng Bao 1 | Shi Jian 2, 2A, 2B 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 | Shi Jian 2, 2A, 2B launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 2B at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Shi Jian 2, 2A, 2B going to?
The Shi Jian 2, 2A, 2B mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching Shi Jian 2, 2A, 2B?
The Feng Bao 1 | Shi Jian 2, 2A, 2B is operated by Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry.
Can I watch the Feng Bao 1 | Shi Jian 2, 2A, 2B 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 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 19, 1981 at 21:28 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 6 minutes ago
●Launch Library 29 minutes ago
Launch ID: e59e0d68-4f73-4903-a1b2-a3e68669096a
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 41.31, 100.31
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Mission Profile
Shi Jian 2, 2A, 2B 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 19, 1981. The flight carried its payload on a astrophysics mission to Elliptical Orbit. The launch was a success.