Where was Chang 'e IV launched in China?
20 18 18 At 2: 23 on February 8, China successfully launched the Chang 'e-4 probe with the long march 3b, which started a new journey of exploring the moon. Chang' e-4 detector, referred to as No.4 star. It consists of a lander and a patrol, and the patrol is named Yutu II. "
Xichang satellite launch center is located in Fengjiawan, Yuanze Township, Mianning County, in the hinterland of Daliangshan Gorge, 65km northwest of Xichang City, Sichuan Province. Xichang satellite launch center, also known as Xichang Satellite City, is the satellite launch base of China. Built in 1970 and delivered in 1982. The launch center mainly undertakes the test launch and application launch tasks of geosynchronous orbit satellites, communications, broadcasting and meteorological satellites.
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Four satellite launch centers in China
There are four satellite launch centers in China, namely Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, xichang satellite launch center Satellite Launch Center, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center and Wenchang Satellite Launch Center.
Site selection conditions of satellite launch site:
1. Latitude condition: low latitude, high linear velocity of spacecraft and high initial velocity, saving fuel and reducing launch cost.
2. Climatic conditions: dry climate, less precipitation, sunny weather and high air visibility.
3. Terrain conditions: open and flat, with relatively high surrounding terrain.
4. Transportation conditions: convenient transportation and convenient transportation of instruments and equipment.
5. Safety conditions: sparsely populated to ensure safety.