sammie - 9/2/2007 10:44 AMIm still a bit sceptic about this, I know that plans to build a spacecentre at Hainan for quite some time, but I considered those plans shelved now that China is not competiting anymore in the commercial GTO market. Hainan is not the most hospitable climate and there are quite some minority issues that could delay things. But we'll see what happens...
More info here China plans fourth space launch centre
Why does China need 4 space launch sites?
tappa - 24/9/2007 3:40 AMMore info here China plans fourth space launch centre Why does China need 4 space launch sites?
Furthermore, it will be capable of launching the new heavy lift CZ-5 booster currently under development. Rail tracks of inland Space Centers will not allow the delivery of the new 5 meters core boosters, which Wenchang will, as it is served by a sea port.
khallow - 14/10/2007 2:42 PMI seem to recall that they were planning to launch the CZ-5 out of Wenchang. Ah, it was a Wikipedia blurb:QuoteFurthermore, it will be capable of launching the new heavy lift CZ-5 booster currently under development. Rail tracks of inland Space Centers will not allow the delivery of the new 5 meters core boosters, which Wenchang will, as it is served by a sea port.So Wikipedia says, so it must be.