MINISTRY OF AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
Long March 4A | Feng Yun 1A
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Sep 6, 1988 at 20:30 UTC
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PADLaunch Complex 7
SITETaiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITPolar Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
Chinese polar orbiting meteorological satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 4AAGENCY
Ministry of Aerospace Industry
MISSION
Feng Yun 1A
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Polar Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 7
COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 90e07120-dbfa-4bf5-9989-e24a6da97be0
Reported date: Sep 6, 1988 at 20:30 UTC
Last synced: 27 seconds ago
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VEHICLE — Long March 4A →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
A
FLIGHTS
2
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
100%
The Long March 4A was a chinese orbital carrier rocket. Its three stages were only used twice, both successfully.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 4A | Feng Yun 1A launch?
The Long March 4A | Feng Yun 1A is scheduled for Tuesday, September 6, 1988 at 8:30 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 Feng Yun 1A?
The Long March 4A | Feng Yun 1A mission uses the Long March 4A rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 4A has flown 2 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 4A | Feng Yun 1A launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 7 at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Feng Yun 1A going to?
The Feng Yun 1A mission is targeting Polar Orbit.
Who is launching Feng Yun 1A?
The Long March 4A | Feng Yun 1A is operated by Ministry of Aerospace Industry.
Can I watch the Long March 4A | Feng Yun 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 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 6, 1988 at 20:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Ministry of Aerospace Industry
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 27 seconds ago
●Launch Library 227 seconds ago
Launch ID: 90e07120-dbfa-4bf5-9989-e24a6da97be0
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 38.85, 111.61
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Mission Profile
Feng Yun 1A was a Long March 4A mission operated by Ministry of Aerospace Industry that lifted off from Launch Complex 7, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on September 6, 1988. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Polar Orbit. The launch was a success.