Historical Space Locations: Wenchang Space Launch Site
Description:
Wenchang Space Launch Site on Hainan's coast is China's southernmost spaceport, optimized for heavy-lift Long March rockets with vertical assembly towers and seaside pads that allow for safer over-ocean trajectories.
It supports ambitious programs like the Tiangong space station and interplanetary probes, featuring visitor centers for public engagement.
The tropical location aids in efficient launches, while the site emphasizes tourism integration with nearby cultural attractions.
Key Historical Significance:
Launched Tianwen-1 Mars mission and space station modules.
