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Hainan commercial launch site Phase II enters full rehearsal with new pads

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The second phase of the Hainan commercial launch site in Wenchang has entered its final rehearsal stage after 612 days of development. This expansion includes the addition of Pads 3 and 4, significantly increasing the site's annual launch capacity to an estimated 60 missions. AI

RANK_REASON This is a significant infrastructure development for commercial space launches. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Hainan commercial launch site Phase II enters full rehearsal with new pads

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  1. Pandaily TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Pandaily) ·

    Hainan Commercial Launch Site Phase II Enters Full Rehearsal After 612 Days, Adding Pads 3 and 4

    Phase II of the Hainan commercial launch site in Wenchang is basically complete after 612 days, with Pads 3 and 4 in full-system rehearsal and annual capacity set to reach 60 launches.

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