China's Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site logs its 50th launch mission
Summary
China’s Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site has completed its 50th launch mission after the Long March-7A rocket placed the Tianlian III-01 satellite into preset orbit. The site in Hainan is set to support the Chang’e-7 lunar mission and future manned lunar-landing programs.
Key Points
- The Long March-7A carrier rocket launched the Tianlian III-01 satellite into its preset orbit, marking Wenchang’s 50th mission since 2016.
- Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site is China’s first modern, environmentally friendly space launch site independently designed and built by China.
- The site has overcome harsh coastal conditions in Hainan, including heat, humidity, salt spray and typhoons.
- It will support the Chang’e-7 lunar mission this year and future heavy-lift and manned lunar exploration programs.
