Chang'e 1, the first satellite in the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program, is launched from Xichang Satellite Launch Center.

The Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC), also known as the Xichang Space Center, is a spaceport in China. It is located in Zeyuan town (泽远镇), Mianning county, approximately 64 kilometers (40 mi) northwest of Xichang, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan.

The Launch of Long March 3B Rocket
The Launch of Long March 3B Rocket (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Xichang launch center 4
Xichang launch center 4 (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Xichang2 launch center
Xichang2 launch center (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Xichang launch center 1
Xichang launch center 1 (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

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Sources and further reading: Wikipedia — Xichang Satellite Launch Center, Chang'e 1 (CC BY-SA). Images: Wikimedia Commons.