xichang satellite launch center is a new-type spacecraft launching site with the largest scale, the most advanced equipment and technology, the largest number of undertaking alien launching missions and the ability to launch multiple types of satellites in China. The launch center has test launch, command and control, tracking and measurement, communication, meteorology and technical service support systems.

The two launch stations in the launch site, the technical test center, the command and control center and other supporting facilities can undertake and complete various types of domestic and foreign satellite launch services. Among the three major satellite launch centers in China, the functions are relatively complete, and the equipment is relatively perfect, which can launch both the Long March III series launch vehicle with cryogenic propellant and the bundled rocket with large carrying capacity.

composition and tasks xichang satellite launch center consists of headquarters, launch site (technical area and two launch stations), communication terminal, command and control center, three tracking and measuring stations, and other related living security units (hospitals, hotels, etc.). It is mainly responsible for the organization and command, test launch, active segment measurement, safety control, data processing, information transmission, meteorological support, debris recovery, experimental technology research and other tasks of GTO satellite launch, such as broadcasting, communication and meteorology.

Location xichang satellite launch center is located in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. Its central headquarters is located in Xiushan Lishui, about 6 kilometers northwest of Xichang City, Sichuan Province. The satellite launch site is located in the hinterland of Daliangshan Canyon, 65 kilometers northwest of Xichang City. The corresponding fields of satellite launch test, command and control, tracking measurement, communication, meteorology and service support are all scattered in different areas in the canyon.

This area has a subtropical climate, with an annual average temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a mild and moderate ground wind throughout the year. October to May is the best launch season here. Since ancient times, people can often watch the exceptionally bright earth satellite-the moon, which has always been a much-told story, so Xichang is famous for its reputation as the "Moon City".