China launches 18 satellites from Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site
By ZHAO LEI |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2025-03-12 10:10
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In late November, the space complex conducted its maiden launch operation, facilitating the first flight of the Long March 12 rocket model from its No 2 launch pad.
As the nation's first spaceport dedicated to facilitating commercial operations, the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Center is a joint venture of the Hainan provincial government and three State-owned space conglomerates. It is the fifth ground-based launch complex in China and the first run by a local government.
The No 1 launch pad was completed in December 2023 while the No 2 pad was finished in June 2024.
