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Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China

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🚀SatNet LEO Group TBD?

CNSA

Government • CHN

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Wenchang Space Launch Site

Apr 29 at 04:02am

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Apr 28 at 08:02pm

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Current status

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Long March 5B/YZ-2

Launch vehicle

SatNet LEO Group TBD?

Mission

19.6143

Latitude

110.951

Longitude

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Note: For all launches the scheduled launch dates and times are subject to change due to weather, equipment, crew and other factors.

Mission description

A batch of Low Earth Orbit communication satellites for the Chinese state owned SatNet constellation operated by the China Satellite Network Group. The constellation will eventually consists of 13000 satellites.

— SatNet LEO Group TBD?

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Attending a launch in person

Chinese spaceports are generally closed to foreigners so I don't have much information, please reach out if you know more. For Chinese citizens a permit can be booked with CASC for a fee, typically around $20 USD.

How to get there

The closest airport is Haikou Meilan International Airport in Hainan. From the airport you can take a 30-minute train or bus to Wenchang, and from there a 40-minute taxi ride will get you to the launch site.

Accomodation

Nearby hotels in Wenchang.

Nearby parking

Paid parking available on-site.

Agency details

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is China's main space agency responsible for the country's space exploration, satellite launches, and human spaceflight programs. CASC has achieved significant milestones like the Chang'e lunar missions, Tianwen Mars mission, and the development of the Long March rocket family, advancing China's space capabilities.