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Chinese State Administration for National Defense Science, Technology, and Industry (SASTIND)

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国家国防科技工业局

The Chinese State Administration for National Defense Science, Technology, and Industry (SASTIND) is a civilian agency responsible for formulating policies and regulations related to science, technology, and industry for national defense. Functioning under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, SASTIND oversees China's space activities, including defense technology development and international cooperation. The agency also supervises the nuclear weapon, aerospace technology, aviation, armament, watercraft, and electronics industries. SASTIND works with entities like the China National Space Administration (CNSA) and is involved in the administration of China's civil space program, including licensing, registration, and launch services.

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History · 1 eventApr 1, 1998 · COSTIND splits into PLA General Armament Department and reorganized civilian defense-industry commission
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Organization history

Identity changes, mergers, acquisitions, splits, and transferred business lines.

1 event

  1. Apr 1, 1998Split

    COSTIND splits into PLA General Armament Department and reorganized civilian defense-industry commission

    Source
    Predecessor
    Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense (COSTIND, 1982-1998)
    Created organization
    Chinese State Administration for National Defense Science, Technology, and Industry (SASTIND)
    Created organization
    PLA General Armament Department (GAD)

    Military equipment/space-launch functions to the new GAD; civilian defense-industrial oversight continued under the COSTIND name (renamed SASTIND in 2008).

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