Historical Events tagged with "dong fang hong"
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China Successfully Launches Dong Fang Hong I Satellite
On April 24, 1970, China achieved a significant milestone in its space program by successfully launching its first satellite, Dong Fang Hong I. The launch marked China's entry into the realm of space exploration, making it the fifth country to send an object into orbit using its own rocket. The satellite was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Inner Mongolia and transmitted music of the Chinese national anthem. This event represented a remarkable achievement for China's technological capabilities and ambition in the Cold War context.
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