Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Launch probability
-1%
Window opens
May 5, 2020 at 10:00 AM UTC
Window closes
May 5, 2020 at 2:00 PM UTC
Feed updated
July 8, 2023 at 8:35 AM UTC
Mission description
This is the maiden flight of Long March 5B rocket, which is to be used for delivering modules for China's new space station. This launch is also the first test flight for China's new generation crewed spacecraft.
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
The Wenchang Space Launch Site is a rocket launch site located in Wenchang on the island of Hainan, in China.
Formally a suborbital test center, it currently serves as China's southernmost spaceport. The site was selected for its low latitude, 19° north of the equator, allowing for larger payloads to be launched. It is capable of launching the Long March 5, the heaviest Chinese rocket. Unlike launch facilities on the mainland, Wenchang uses its seaport for deliveries.
