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China's Wenchang Space Launch Site transforms coastal city

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China's Wenchang Space Launch Site, initially established in 2016, has transformed the coastal city of Wenchang from an agricultural area into a significant hub for rocket launches. Despite a recent postponement of the Long March 5 Y14 rocket's launch for the Chang'e 7 mission due to safety checks, the facility remains a key asset for the nation's space program. The launch site has attracted tourists and skilled workers, reshaping the local economy and identity. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Wency Chen ·

    Moon mission delay a hiccup, but Chinese rocket city Wenchang remains on the march

    For generations, Wenchang, on Hainan’s northeastern coast, was better known for coconuts, its namesake chicken and the emigrants who left for Southeast Asia in search of a living. Now the rhythms of life here have been altered, gradually and then all at once, by China’s space pro…

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