China's First Commercial Rocket Launch Site Starts Operations in Hainan

China's First Commercial Rocket Launch Site Starts Operations in Hainan

The Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Site is the first in China dedicated to commercial space missions. It began formal operations on November 30, 2024, with the successful maiden flight of the Long March 12 carrier rocket that delivered two satellites into designated orbits. CGTN reporter Zheng Yibing visited the site and spoke with the president of the facility. The mission also marked the inauguration of the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site, China's first dedicated commercial space launch facility. Construction began in July 2022 and was completed in 878 days.

The successful launch from the spaceport has filled the gap in China's lack of a commercial space launch site. It marks the completion of the full industrial chain of the commercial aerospace sector. This includes satellite and rocket manufacturing, a commercial launch site, and satellite data application services. 

Hainan is an island province and the southernmost province of China. It consists of Hainan Island and many smaller islands in the South China Sea

Video Credit: CGTN
Duration: 3 minutes
Release Date: Dec. 1, 2024

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