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Dong Fang Hong
Retired 1970Dong Fang Hong (NORAD 4382, COSPAR 1970-034A) is a retired CN satellite, withdrawn from service around 22 May 1970, launched on 24 Apr 1970 on the Dong Fang Hong mission. It was operated by JGB7 as part of the SJ programme. The spacecraft was built by CAST on the DFH-1 bus, with a mass of 173 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1970
launched
1970
retired
56
years on orbit
173
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched24 Apr 1970 · on the Dong Fang Hong mission
Operational22 May 1970 · entered service
Retired22 May 1970 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID4382
COSPAR1970-034A
TypeSatellite
OperatorJGB7
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerCAST
BusDFH-1
Mass173 kg
ProgrammeSJ
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude437 × 2,387 km
Inclination68.5°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Dong Fang Hong?
Dong Fang Hong was retired from service around 22 May 1970 after launching in 1970. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Dong Fang Hong?
Dong Fang Hong was operated by JGB7 and built by CAST (CN).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.