Space travel buffs to get great views of launch
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SPACE travel enthusiasts will get spectacular views of the Long March-7 taking off from eight observation areas at China’s fourth space launch center.
Components of China’s new generation of carrier rocket Long March-7 arrived at the center in Wenchang in Hainan Province in May for the planned launch before the end of this month.
The Long March-7, a medium-sized rocket that uses liquid propellant, can carry up to 13.5 tons to low Earth orbit. It will transport cargo for China’s planned space station and is expected to become the main carrier for space launches.
The Wenchang tourism department said that the city can only provide accommodation for 80,000 tourists and suggested tourists avoid the maiden launch, as there will be more space launches afterwards.
The construction of the Wenchang satellite launch center, which has two launch pads, started in 2009 and was completed in November 2014.
The seaside resort city boasts both mountain and seaside scenery.
Xue Xiangwen, head of the city’s tourist board, said the observation areas cover 45 hectares and can accommodate 25,300 people.
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