Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
While "Dongfanghong I" was transported to the launch site by train, armed guards were placed between every two electricity poles. On 24 April 1970 at 9:35 pm, a Long March I rocket (CZ-1) lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, placing the "Dongfanghong I" satellite in orbit at 9:48 pm.