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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 3.35-meter SAST vehicle is to be capable of lifting 2,500 kg to a 700-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit (SSO).

CapabilityValue 4.2Sep 18, 2022Shanghai rocket maker considering developing huge methane-fueled rockets

Both SAST and CALT produce Long March launch vehicles and provide different launch capabilities while creating a level of competition within CASC.

CapabilityValue 3.0Sep 18, 2022Shanghai rocket maker considering developing huge methane-fueled rockets

The 4.0-meter SAST variant is designed to launch up to 6,500 kg to a 700-kilometer SSO and was sized to meet the maximum transportable to China’s inland launch sites.

CapabilityValue 4.0Sep 18, 2022Shanghai rocket maker considering developing huge methane-fueled rockets

The 7.0-meter SAST vehicle is planned to lift more than 20,000 kg to a 700-kilometer SSO and would require new launch facilities plus an offshore platform for first-stage recovery.

PlanCapabilityGrowthValue 4.0Sep 18, 2022Shanghai rocket maker considering developing huge methane-fueled rockets

The proposed SAST launch vehicles would provide a development path for new Chinese launch capabilities separate from those being developed by the Beijing-based China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT).

PlanCapabilityValue 3.5Sep 18, 2022Shanghai rocket maker considering developing huge methane-fueled rockets

Two of the Yaogan-35 satellites in the fifth batch were developed by the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) and the third was provided by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST).

GeneralRelationshipsValue 3.6Sep 6, 2022China performs two launches inside two hours

Long March 2D was designed and built by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0Aug 1, 2022New satellites launched into orbit

CASC’s Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology is developing a reusable variant based on the Long March 6.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.5May 7, 2022Deep Blue Aerospace completes kilometer-level rocket launch and landing test

Pujiang-1 was developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology and was dedicated to promoting smart city construction after its 2015 launch on a Long March 11.

GeneralCapabilityValue 3.5Mar 29, 2022China launches first Long March rocket with solid boosters

The Yunhai-1 (02) satellite was developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0Jan 11, 2022Breakup of China’s Yunhai-1 (02) satellite linked to space debris collision

The satellite platform for CHASE was developed by the Shanghai Academy of Space Technology and provides pointing accuracy and stability 1 to 2 orders of magnitude higher than existing domestic capabilities.

CapabilityValue 4.6Oct 14, 2021China launches first solar observatory, tests grid fins

CASC’s Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology is developing a reusable variant based on the Long March 6.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.5Oct 13, 2021Deep Blue Aerospace conducts 100-meter VTVL rocket test

The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology developed and manufactured both Tianhui-2 (02) satellites and the Long March 4B rocket.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Aug 26, 2021China launches twin radar satellites for 3D mapping

Tianqi-14 was developed by the Shanghai Institute of Space Systems Engineering, which is part of the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST) under China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

GeneralRelationshipsValue 4.0Jun 18, 2021China launches new group of classified Yaogan-30 satellites

The three-stage Long March 6 uses kerosene and liquid oxygen propellant for its first two stages and was designed by SAST.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Apr 27, 2021China launches space mining test spacecraft on commercial rideshare mission

The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology developed the Gaofen-12(02) satellite.

CapabilityValue 4.0Apr 1, 2021China launches the Gaofen-12-(02) satellite

Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology will cooperate with Ningbo Municipal Government to build an international commercial satellite launch center in Ningbo Aerospace Smart Technology City near Ningbo, Zhejiang province.

PlanRelationshipsGrowthValue 4.0Dec 11, 2020Remote sensing satellite firm completes huge funding round as Chinese space sector activity accelerates

Shanghai ASES Spaceflight Technology Co. Ltd. developed the Tianqi-11 satellite as part of the Tianqi narrowband Internet of Things constellation for Beijing Guodian Gaoke Technology Co. Ltd.

RelationshipsCapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Nov 7, 2020Chinese rocket firm Galactic Energy succeeds with first orbital launch, secures funding

The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST) developed and manufactures the Long March 4B rocket.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Sep 27, 2020Secretive Chinese launch sends two remote sensing satellites into orbit

Shanghai Institute of Satellite Engineering, a subsidiary of the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology under CASC, listed satellite platforms with masses of 50, 100, and 300 kg for purchase online.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0May 15, 2020China’s commercial satellite sector sees boost from ‘new infrastructure’ policy
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