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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 6A was developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.8Dec 9, 2025Latest Taiyuan Launch Expands GuoWang Mega-Constellation [Long March 6A Y15]

TJSW-22, known as Communication Technology Experimental Satellite-22, was produced by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology on a shortened development cycle.

CapabilityPlanGeneralValue 3.0Dec 9, 2025Eighth TJSW Satellite Delivered to Geostationary Space [Long March 3B/E Y119]

The Long March 12A launch vehicle from the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology is preparing for its debut flight in the coming weeks.

PlanValue 3.6Dec 4, 2025Long March 12 Series Jiuquan Launch Pad Complete Ahead of Reusable Rocket Debut

The Long March 12A rocket is manufactured by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 3.5Nov 28, 2025Reusable rocket launches + landing efforts are being prepped by China

SAST Long March 12A is a launch vehicle.

CapabilityValue 2.0Nov 27, 2025Make it four. SAST Long March 12A LANDSPACE Zhuque-3 SPACE-PIONEER Tianlong-3 CAS-SPACE Kinetica-2

The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology's Long March 12A partially reusable launch vehicle was spotted heading for its launch pad at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center around November 25th.

PlanGeneralValue 3.0Nov 26, 2025China Has Three Reusable Rockets Ready for Their Debut Flights

TJSW-21 is developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology.

CapabilityValue 3.0Nov 21, 2025Seventh TJSW Spacecraft of 2025 Launched via Xichang Mission [Long March 3B/E]

The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology designed new payloads for Shijian missions tailored for space environment surveys and technology demonstrations.

CapabilityValue 4.0Nov 21, 2025New satellites boost China's orbital technology capabilities

The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology developed the Shijian-30 satellites.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Nov 19, 2025New Space Monitoring Trio Reaches Orbit Following Jiuquan Launch [Long March 2C]

The Long March 12 rocket, developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, is the first Chinese vehicle built with a 3.8-meter diameter.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Nov 12, 2025China moves forward with orbital internet network expansion

This launch was the 250th Long March vehicle launch from the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology.

GeneralValue 2.0Nov 10, 2025GuoWang Reaches 100+ Satellites Deployed With Wenchang Mission [Long March 12 Y3]

The Long March 12 is a two-stage launch vehicle developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.5Nov 10, 2025GuoWang Reaches 100+ Satellites Deployed With Wenchang Mission [Long March 12 Y3]

SAST is aiming for a successful first stage recovery at CZ-12A's maiden flight.

PlanValue 3.0Nov 7, 2025SAST set the bar high, they are aiming a successful first stage recovery at CZ-12A's maiden flight.

The Long March 6A launch vehicle is developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0Oct 21, 2025China deploys sixth batch of Spacesail communications satellites

Both 'Test No. 31' and the Long March 2D were designed and manufactured by the Shanghai Academy of Space Technology, a subsidiary of CASC.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 3.8Oct 14, 2025中国、試験衛星を打ち上げ–事前予告なし、異例の運用

Shiyan-31 was developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology and is planned to verify new optical imaging technologies.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.8Oct 13, 2025Optical Imaging Test Satellite Launched From Jiuquan [Long March 2D Y92]

The Long March 2D is developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, a CASC subsidiary.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 2.5Oct 1, 2025Long March 2D reaches 100th mission milestone with dual satellite launch

The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology conducted 247 launches of Long March vehicles.

GeneralValue 3.5Sep 29, 2025100th Long March 2D Launches Two New Test Spacecraft! [Long March 2D Y94]

The launch marked the 246th Long March vehicle launch from the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology.

GeneralValue 2.0Sep 27, 2025GuoWang Grows With Latest Taiyuan Launch [Long March 6A Y16]

The Long March 6A was developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0Sep 27, 2025GuoWang Grows With Latest Taiyuan Launch [Long March 6A Y16]
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