上海航天技术研究院
The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST), established in 1961, is a major Chinese space organization and a subsidiary of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). SAST designs, develops, and manufactures launch vehicles like the Long March series, as well as various satellites for communication, remote sensing, and other applications. They are also involved in air defense systems and have partnerships with entities like the University of Sheffield and the China Academy of Space Technology. SAST plays a key role in China's space program, including contributions to deep space exploration and the Chinese Space Station.
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The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology completed an in-space refueling test between Shijian-25 and Shijian-21 in geostationary space.
The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology’s lunar lander prototype has one engine, four reinforced landing legs, two liquid oxygen tanks, and a liquid methane tank.
Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology displayed a lunar lander prototype at the exhibition.
Yaogan-50-01 was launched in mid-January and was developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology.
The March 15 mission was the 260th Long March vehicle launch by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology.
The Long March 6A was developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology.
The SAST lander graphic shows a heavy lander with a 5,000 kg payload capacity.
The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology has worked to optimize processes at Taiyuan to shorten preparation times and increase launch vehicle flight rate.
The two satellites delivered were Shiyan-30-03 and Shiyan-30-04 developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology.
The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology agreed to deepen cooperation with China Great Wall Industry Corporation.
The March launch was the 259th Long March vehicle launch conducted by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology.
A demo version of SAST’s lunar cargo transportation spacecraft has completed liftoff, hovering, and landing tests.
The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology and China Great Wall Industry Corporation cooperation will focus on satellites, space systems, and launch solutions.
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation is the nation’s dominant space contractor and owns the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, and China Academy of Space Technology.
The Long March 12 is a two-stage launch vehicle developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology whose both stages burn rocket-grade kerosene and liquid oxygen.
The January 19, 2026 mission was the 258th Long March vehicle launch from the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology.
When flown, the Long March 12B will become China’s third reusable launch solution following LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 and the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology’s Long March 12A in December 2025.
The Yaogan-50-01 remote sensing satellite was developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology.
The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology’s Long March 12A flew on December 23, 2025 from Jiuquan, reached low Earth orbit, and its booster failed during the landing burn when one of three engines failed to ignite, causing a high-speed ground impact roughly five kilometers from the landing pad.
China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (SAST) plans to have the maiden flight of the CZ-12A rocket in 2025.