Launch data:
| Designation | 10611 / 78011A |
| Launch date | 26 Jan 1978 - 04:58 UT |
| Launch site | Jiuquan, LC-2/138 |
| Launch vehicle | CZ-2C (#F03) |
| Mission | Remote sensing (FSW) |
| LEO Earth orbit: | |
| Perigee/Apogee | 186/507 km |
| Inclination | 57° |
| Period | 91.4 min |
JB-1 3 recovery capsule