1965, the institute of automation and other brother units jointly undertook the development of China's first artificial satellite. Automation undertakes the research and development of attitude control system, Dongfanghong musical instrument, modulator and short-wave transmitter. 1970 On April 24th, China's first artificial satellite "Dongfanghong-1" was launched, and the music of "Dongfanghong" was sent back at 2 1: 50.
The meaning of Dongfanghong 1
Although the function of "Dongfanghong-1" satellite is very simple, the significance of its successful launch goes far beyond a satellite itself. It can be said to be a monument in China's space history.
"Dongfanghong-1" made China the fifth country to successfully launch satellites after the Soviet Union, the United States, France and Japan, broke the monopoly of western powers on space technology, greatly enhanced China's prestige in the world, and established national self-esteem and self-confidence for Chinese people.