Wenchang Space Launch Site Overview

A complete overview of the Wenchang Space Launch Site launch site, including key info, launch stats and the companies that launch from it.

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Wenchang Space Launch Site launch site

Basic Info

Name

Wenchang Space Launch Site

Total Launch Count

31

First Launch

25 Jun 2016

Last Launch

22 Aug 2024

Location

China

The Wenchang Space Launch Site, situated in Wenchang, Hainan, China, is a significant rocket launch site and China's fourth and southernmost spaceport. Originally a suborbital test center, it now serves as a fully-fledged launch facility for spacecraft. Chosen for its low latitude, close to the equator at 19° north, it enables the launch of heavier payloads necessary for China's future space station missions. This site is unique in China for using a seaport for rocket deliveries. Construction was completed by October 2014, with its first launch occurring on 25 June 2016. The facility primarily launches Long March 5, the heaviest Chinese rocket.

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