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Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China

Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1) is an active launch pad located in China, situated at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China. The pad has witnessed 108 rocket launches, including 108 orbital launch attempts.

Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1) Launch Record

Launch statistics for Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
StatusActive
CountryChina
Total Launches108
Orbital Launch Attempts108
Fastest Turnaround13 days, 6 hours, 21 minutes

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Photo Credit: China Pictorial/Wanquan

The Xichang Satellite Launch Center is a spaceport in China. It is located in Zeyuan Town, northwest of Xichang, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan.

Facility statistics for Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
CountryChina
Celestial BodyEarth
Total Launches242

Agency

China National Space Administration (CNSA)
China National Space Administration (CNSA)

Administrator: Tang Dengjie

The China National Space Administration (CNSA) is the national space agency of the People's Republic of China. It is responsible for the national space program and for planning and development of space activities. CNSA and China Aerospace Corporation (CASC) assumed the authority over space development efforts previously held by the Ministry of Aerospace Industry. The CNSA has many launch sites around China with their orbital sites located in Jiuquan, Xichang, Taiyuan and Wenchang.

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