Launches from Xichang Satellite Launch Center.

China's primary geostationary launch site, in mountainous Sichuan province. Long March 3B is the workhorse, hosting most of China's GEO communications and BeiDou navigation launches.

Tracked from orbit by JMA Himawari-9 (140.7E). LaunchDetect confirms every launch from Xichang Satellite Launch Center within 30 to 90 seconds of ignition from independent thermal infrared satellite imagery.

Spaceport facts

LocationSichuan Province (China)
CountryCN
Latitude28.2462°
Longitude102.0269°
OperatorsCASC
Active vehiclesLong March 2C, Long March 3A, Long March 3B
LaunchDetect satelliteJMA Himawari-9 (140.7E)
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