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Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center / spaceport

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The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center is a People's Republic of China space and defense launch facility. It is situated in Kelan County, Xinzhou, Shanxi Province and is the second of four launch sites having been founded in March 1966 and coming into full operation in 1968.

(source, as of 2026-07-05)

key specs

launches total //157as of 2026-07-11
first launch //1988-09-06as of 2026-07-05
status //activeas of 2026-07-05

faq

Where is Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center?

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center is located in China. (source, as of 2026-07-05)

How many launches has Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center hosted?

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center has hosted 157 launches. (source, as of 2026-07-11)

Who operates Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center?

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. (source, as of 2026-07-05)