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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)

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中国航天科技集团有限公司

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the primary state-owned contractor for China's space program. As a large enterprise group, CASC designs, develops, manufactures, and launches a variety of space products, including launch vehicles, satellites, manned spaceships, and deep space explorers. CASC also provides commercial launch services and contributes to China's national space initiatives like lunar exploration and the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System. The corporation has numerous subsidiaries and partners, and is a key player in China's efforts to become a leading space power.

gov civilFounded 1999
History · 2 eventsJul 1, 1999 · China Aerospace Corporation splits into China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC) and China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp. (CASIC)
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The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. achieved success with all 31 of its launches in 2021.

FinancialGeneralValue 2.5Sep 9, 2021China launches ChinaSat-9B broadcast satellite

The Tianhui-1 04 satellite was developed by Aerospace Dongfanghong Satellite Co., Ltd. of the Fifth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

GeneralCapabilityValue 3.8Jul 29, 2021China Moves Another Imaging Satellite To Orbit

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) release provided no images or further technical details such as altitude, flight duration, or propulsion systems and indicated the vehicle uses integrated aviation and space technologies with a vertical takeoff and horizontal landing (VTHL) profile.

CapabilityValue 2.8Jul 16, 2021China launches secretive suborbital vehicle for reusable space transportation system

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) plans to conduct more than 40 launches in 2021.

PlanValue 3.5Jul 6, 2021China conducts third orbital launch inside four days

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation plans to conduct more than 40 launches in 2021.

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

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

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation announced plans in 2016 to set up more than 300 satellites under its Hongyan project.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0May 11, 2021China’s New Bid To Take On Elon Musk’s Starlink: A State-Owned Satellite Enterprise

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. planned to have an initial 60 Hongyan satellites in orbit by 2022.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Apr 21, 2021China is developing plans for a 13,000-satellite megaconstellation

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation plans to conduct more than 40 launches in 2021.

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

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. plans to launch more than 40 times in 2021.

PlanGrowthValue 3.5Mar 31, 2021China launches second Gaofen-12 Earth observation satellite

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) aims to launch more than 40 times in 2021, including a first space station module, cargo resupply missions, and crewed missions.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Feb 1, 2021China’s iSpace suffers failure with second orbital launch attempt

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is planning to convert the Long March 8 for vertical takeoff and vertical landing reusability by 2025.

PlanCapabilityGrowthValue 4.0Jan 19, 2021China’s iSpace advances with IPO plans, reusable launcher landing leg tests

On 2021-01-11, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation disclosed progress on key technologies for a 220-ton-thrust liquid hydrogen–liquid oxygen staged combustion cycle engine.

CapabilityValue 4.3Jan 14, 2021China moves to next stage of super heavy rocket development

The Long March 9 is being developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0Jan 14, 2021China moves to next stage of super heavy rocket development

The Long March 8 was developed and built by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT), a subsidiary of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC).

RelationshipsCapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Dec 18, 2020China rolls out Long March 8 rocket for weekend test flight

A spaceplane project was included in a 2017 space transportation roadmap released by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, with a goal of developing a single-stage-to-orbit spaceplane by 2030.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Sep 4, 2020China carries out secretive launch of ‘reusable experimental spacecraft’

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation successfully placed the Beidou-3 satellite into geosynchronous transfer orbit using a Long March 3B launch vehicle.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.5Jun 23, 2020China launches final satellite to complete Beidou system, booster falls downrange

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation is aiming to launch more than 40 times in 2020.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Jun 10, 2020China launches Haiyang-1D ocean observation satellite

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. developed and manufactured the Long March 7A rocket.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Mar 16, 2020Launch of China’s new Long March 7A ends in failure

Galaxy Space developed its satellites with assistance from the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) and the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC).

RelationshipsValue 4.0Jan 16, 2020China launches Yinhe-1 commercial low Earth orbit 5G satellite
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