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Where is the Sanya satellite launch site?

Sanya satellite launch site is located in the southwest of Tongguling.

There are five satellite launch bases in China, namely Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu, xichang satellite launch center in Sichuan, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi, Wenchang Satellite Launch Center in Hainan and Oriental Space Port in China, which are used for launching satellites at sea.

The site selection conditions are low latitude, high line speed, high initial velocity of spacecraft, fuel saving, low launch cost, dry climate, less precipitation, sunny weather, high air visibility, open and flat terrain, relatively high surrounding area, convenient transportation, convenient transportation of instruments and equipment, sparsely populated, and ensuring safety; Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is one of the four major satellite launch bases in China.

Located in Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan City, the scenic spots open to domestic tourists include: satellite launch site, command and control center, test center, field history museum, revolutionary martyrs cemetery, Dongfeng Reservoir, desert Populus euphratica forest and so on.

Satellites are widely used, some of which are equipped with photographic equipment, which can be used to take photos of the ground, investigate resources and monitor the climate and pollution of the earth.