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Chinese satellite launch facility
The Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC), also known as the Xichang Space Center, is a People's Republic of China space vehicle launch facility (spaceport) in Zeyuan Town, approximately 64 kilometres (40 mi) northwest of Xichang, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan. The facility became operational in 1984 and is used to launch numerous civil, scientific, and military payloads annually. It is notable as the site of Sino-European space cooperation, with the launch of the first of two Double Star scientific satellites in December 2003. Chinese officials have indicated interest in conducting additional international satellite launches from XSLC.In 1996, a fatal accident occurred when the rocket carrying the Intelsat 708 satellite failed on launch from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. Also, a 2007 test of an anti-satellite missile was launched from the center. .... Learn more at Wikipedia
| Name | Xichang Satellite Launch Center |
|---|---|
| Long Name | Xichang Satellite Launch Center, China |
| Region | Sichuan |
| Country | China |
| Map | Open Map |
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