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Shanghai Academy of Space Technology (SAST)

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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 Long March 4B is an older generation launch vehicle built by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology for low Earth and sun-synchronous orbit missions.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Dec 30, 2025New Cartography Satellite Launched via Final Jiuquan Mission of 2025 [Long March 4B Y69]

The Long March 12A model was designed and built by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, a subsidiary of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 3.5Dec 26, 2025China debuts Long March 12A reusable rocket in Jiuquan test flight

The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology developed Fengyun-4C.

CapabilityValue 3.0Dec 26, 2025Upgraded Weather Satellite Lofted Toward Geostationary Orbit [Long March 3B/E Y113]

The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology confirmed that the Long March 12A lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center at 10:00 a.m. local time.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Dec 24, 2025Second Reusable Rocket Failure in One Month Leaves China Chasing U.S. Lead

The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology conducted two hop tests in preparation for the Long March 12A flight.

PlanValue 3.5Dec 23, 2025Shanghai Academy Debuts Reusable Rocket, Fails Landing Attempt [Long March 12A Y1]

The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology is the developer and operator of the Long March 12A.

GeneralCapabilityValue 3.5Dec 23, 2025Shanghai Academy Debuts Reusable Rocket, Fails Landing Attempt [Long March 12A Y1]

The China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology and the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology were previous users of the launch site resources.

GeneralRelationshipsValue 2.0Dec 22, 2025Commercial Reusable Launch Vehicle Prepares to Fly From Wenchang in 2026

The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology provides the boosters for the Long March 5.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Dec 20, 2025Second Massive TJSW Spacecraft Launched From Wenchang [Long March 5 Y10]

Improvements to reliability were made to various systems by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology and the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology.

CapabilityValue 1.6Dec 20, 2025Second Massive TJSW Spacecraft Launched From Wenchang [Long March 5 Y10]

The Long March 4B is a three-stage launch vehicle built by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology for low Earth and sun-synchronous orbit missions.

CapabilityValue 4.0Dec 16, 2025Replacement Mapping Satellite Delivered From Winter Taiyuan [Long March 4B Y61]

The Long March 6A is a medium-lift vehicle developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST).

CapabilityValue 3.5Dec 16, 2025Triple Long March launches mark record day for Chinese space program

The December 16 launch was the 254th Long March vehicle launch conducted by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology.

GeneralPlanValue 3.0Dec 16, 2025Replacement Mapping Satellite Delivered From Winter Taiyuan [Long March 4B Y61]

Communication Technology Demonstrator 22, produced by SAST, will provide communications and data relay services, distribute radio and television programs, and support in-orbit technology demonstrations.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.2Dec 16, 2025Triple Long March launches mark record day for Chinese space program

The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology manufactured both Shijian-25 and Shijian-21.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Dec 15, 2025China Appears to Have Refueled a Geostationary Satellite in World-Leading Test

This was the 253rd launch of a Long March vehicle conducted by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology.

PlanGeneralValue 1.2Dec 12, 2025Sunrise Launch Delivers More GuoWang Satellites [Long March 12 Y4]

The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology is optimizing mission preparation workflows for the Long March 12 launches.

PlanCapabilityValue 2.5Dec 12, 2025Sunrise Launch Delivers More GuoWang Satellites [Long March 12 Y4]

SAST collected additional data from the 75 km jump and orbital grid-fin tests.

CapabilityValue 3.0Dec 10, 2025Currently the CZ-12A launch date range from 15 to 17, Expecting the NOTAMs by this weekend. SAST did have more data from the 75km jump & orbital grid-fin tests. But the pad is only 250km downrange, they may still need to do a >1Ma landing burn. Odds are not on their side.

The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology reported that the launch campaign used a compressed and optimized preparation process.

CapabilityValue 2.8Dec 9, 2025Yaogan-47 Remote Sensing Spacecraft Placed Into Sun-Synchronous Orbit [Long March 4B Y64]

This launch marked the 252nd Long March vehicle launch from the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology and the 614th launch of the Long March launch vehicle series.

GeneralPlanGrowthValue 2.1Dec 9, 2025Yaogan-47 Remote Sensing Spacecraft Placed Into Sun-Synchronous Orbit [Long March 4B Y64]

This launch was also the 251st Long March vehicle launch from the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology.

GeneralPlanValue 2.0Dec 9, 2025Latest Taiyuan Launch Expands GuoWang Mega-Constellation [Long March 6A Y15]
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