China’s first commercial spacecraft launch site is ready for operations in south China’s Hainan Province as of Sunday, having completed a rocket launch simulation rehearsal using its two launch pads.
According to the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Co., Ltd. (HICAL), which built and operates the launch site, the exercises performed using the launch pads included water spraying and deluge system cooling, as well as a rocket lifting arm erection test.
Following assessments, HICAL confirmed that the site is operational for launch missions.
HICAL President Yang Tianliang called on the company to work with satellite and rocket developers, and to prepare for the site’s first launch mission.
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