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Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China

Next launch for this location

🚀SatNet LEO Group TBD?

CNSA

Government • CHN

Commercial LC-2

Wenchang Space Launch Site

Jun 30 at 08:00am

Launchpad time•+0800

Jun 30 at 12:00am

Your local time•+0000

Current status

TBD

Long March 12

Launch vehicle

SatNet LEO Group TBD?

Mission

19.5975

Latitude

110.9365

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?

Livestream

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.