Phase II of Hainan Commercial Aerospace Launch Site begins joint drills
According to IT Home, the Phase II project of the Hainan Commercial Aerospace Launch Site completed its main works today (Sept 29) and began joint drills. The facility will have two general medium liquid launch pads for rockets like Long March 12B, and is expected to reach launch capability within the year. The project began construction on Jan 25, 2025, covers over 1,100 acres, and its main works were completed in 612 days; once fully equipped with measuring/control and offshore recovery systems, it is planned to support over 60 launches per year in a launch–control–recovery cycle.
Key facts
- 01Two generic medium liquid launch pads are built for two-stage rockets with a diameter under 5 meters (e.g., Long March 12B).
- 02The Phase II project began construction on Jan 25, 2025 and covers more than 1,100 acres.
- 03Main works completed in 612 days, and joint drills began on Sept 29.
- 04Projected annual launches exceed 60 after completion of phase II, including offshore recovery and control systems.
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