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The second Long March 8 lifts off from Wenchang at 11:06 a.m. local time, Feb. 27, 2022.

China begins constructing commercial launch pad for solid rockets

China has broken ground on a new launch pad dedicated to commercial solid rockets to help boost access to launch facilities.

by Andrew Jones June 14, 2023June 14, 2023

Spaceport Company launch

The Spaceport Company demonstrates offshore launch operations

by Jeff Foust May 23, 2023May 24, 2023

Spaceport Sutherland

Construction starts on Orbex Scottish launch site

by Jeff Foust May 9, 2023May 9, 2023

Spaceport Esrange

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Sweden opens orbital launch site looking for users

by Jeff Foust January 17, 2023February 1, 2023

Voters block agreement for planned Georgia spaceport

by Jeff Foust March 10, 2022January 23, 2023

More spaceports, more problems

by Jeff Foust February 25, 2022January 23, 2023

Spaceport Camden

FAA issues license for Georgia spaceport

by Jeff Foust December 21, 2021January 23, 2023

New Virginia spaceport head seeks to increase launch activity

by Jeff Foust June 13, 2021January 23, 2023

Liftoff of the Tianwen-1 spacecraft atop a Long March 5 from Wenchang, July 23, 2020.

Ningbo, Wenchang to construct Chinese commercial spaceports

by Andrew Jones April 8, 2021January 23, 2023

Launch of the Chang'e-5 atop a Long March 5 rocket at Wenchang Satellite Launch Center.

China to construct commercial spaceport to support booming space industry

by Andrew Jones March 16, 2021January 23, 2023