Xichang Satellite Launch Center / spaceport
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The Xichang Satellite Launch Center is a spaceport in China. It is located in Zeyuan Town, northwest of Xichang, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan.
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faq
Where is Xichang Satellite Launch Center?
Xichang Satellite Launch Center is located in China. (source, as of 2026-07-05)
How many launches has Xichang Satellite Launch Center hosted?
Xichang Satellite Launch Center has hosted 242 launches. (source, as of 2026-09-08)
Who operates Xichang Satellite Launch Center?
Xichang Satellite Launch Center is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. (source, as of 2026-07-05)
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countryChina
first launch1984-01-29
launches total242
statusactive
websiteunknown
timeline
- 20242024-02-03Xichang inland launch site reaches 200th mission with Geely-02 satellites (source, as of 2026-07-12)
- 19841984-04-08Xichang holds first successful launch, orbiting Dongfanghong-2 satellite (source, as of 2026-07-12)
- 19701970Xichang Satellite Launch Center established in Sichuan (source, as of 2026-07-12)
sources
[2] ll.thespacedevs.com ↗
country2026-07-05launches totalfirst-party2026-09-08