China’s fifth spaceport, the Oriental Maritime Space Port (OMSP) [东方航天港], also known as the Dongfang Spaceport, in Shandong Province, is a facility responsible for both the manufacture and launch of rockets. The Port represents a significant step forward in China's ambitious expansion of its space capabilities. As with the rest of China’s space sector, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) remains centrally involved, but the Port’s unique combination of operating sea-based launches, producing rockets on site, and hosting a comprehensive industrial park positions it as a key player in the country's growing commercial space sector. While it has not yet been able to meet its ambitious launch targets or fully realize its broad range of intended functions, the Port's successful track record to date, coupled with its ongoing development, suggests that it will continue to play an important role in China's space program. This report investigates this little-discussed addition to China’s growing space infrastructure.
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