Hainan builds aerospace cluster to diversify island economy
Hainan is expanding a coastal aerospace cluster around the Wenchang launch sites to shift its economy beyond tourism. Since the commercial site's first mission in November 2024 it has carried out 21 launches and sent 221 satellites, and the local aerospace park saw revenue rise 85% in 2025 to 23.53 billion yuan. Authorities plan more launch pads, a satellite 'super factory' aiming for up to 1,000 satellites annually, and a bonded data zone, while a supercomputing centre offers 100 petaflops of peak power to process remote sensing data for agriculture and environment services.
Wenchang launched 221 satellites since November 2024.
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The commercial launch site opened in November 2024 and moved to routine operations. The aerospace park recorded large revenue and launch increases in 2025. Officials plan more pads and a large satellite factory next to the launch area.
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