Exovera’s report, Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site Scales Up Development, examines China’s rapid buildout of the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site (HCSLS) as the centerpiece of a national strategy to dominate low-cost, high-frequency commercial space launches. Drawing from recent Chinese-language media and government sources, the report details how HCSLS is positioned as China’s first dedicated commercial launch site, capitalizing on favorable geographic conditions, reusable launch capabilities, and strong political and financial backing.
An April 2025 Economic Daily article highlighted HCSLS’s progress toward dual-launchpad operations, including the successful activation of its Number 2 and Number 1 pads within a four-month window. This progress is further supported by significant investment increases from the Wenchang International Aerospace City, strong endorsements from provincial and national agencies, and infrastructure expansion aimed at supporting high-density launch operations. Exovera’s report explores how these efforts are coalescing into a closed-loop space economy on Hainan—integrating rocket and satellite production, maritime recovery, digital infrastructure, and space data services—anchored by contributions from leading commercial space firms, major academic institutions, and companies like Huawei.
