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.
facts
countryChina
first launch1988-09-06
launches total163
statusactive
websiteunknown
timeline
- 20222022-03-29Long March 6A makes maiden flight from Taiyuan's LC-9A padas of 2026-07-12
- 20152015-09-19Long March 6 debuts from Taiyuan's LC-16 padas of 2026-07-12
- 19881988-09-06Long March 4 makes maiden flight from Taiyuan, launching Fengyun 1Aas of 2026-07-12
sources
[2] ll.thespacedevs.com ↗
country2026-07-05launches totalfirst-party2026-11-06
faq
Where is Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center?
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center is located in China. as of 2026-07-05
How many launches has Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center hosted?
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center has hosted 163 launches. as of 2026-11-06
Who operates Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center?
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. as of 2026-07-05