# Wenchang

China Establishes New Hainan Hub to Turn Wenchang into a National Launch and Aerospace Manufacturing Base

China has formally established a Hainan New Area of the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology in Wenchang, creating a consolidated local structure for R&D, assembly, testing and launch services. The move leverages Hainan's low latitude and free‑trade policies to accelerate China's aerospace industrialisation and improve its launch capacity for both commercial and dual‑use missions.

NeTe2026年2月11日 02:34

#China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology#Wenchang#Hainan Free Trade Port

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Wenchang Poised for a Busy Year: Hainan Firm to Support Nearly 30 Launches in 2026

Hainan International Commercial Space Launch Company says Wenchang Aerospace Launch Support Co. will back nearly 30 launches in 2026, including maiden flights and new ground-workstations. The announcement highlights a significant ramp-up in China’s commercial launch activity, with implications for industry capacity, regional economics in Hainan, and global competition in satellite deployment.

NeTe2026年2月3日 19:10

#Wenchang#Hainan#commercial space

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Wenchang Gears Up for a Launch Surge: Hainan Aims to Support Nearly 30 Missions in 2026

Hainan's Wenchang launch-support company plans to back almost 30 launches in 2026, prioritising mature-vehicle missions, inaugural flights of new models and activation of new workstations. The push underscores Beijing's drive to scale commercial launch capabilities but will test logistics, range capacity and supply chains while reshaping competitive dynamics in the global launch market.

NeTe2026年2月3日 19:00

#Hainan#Wenchang#commercial space