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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.

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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 modules of the Tiangong station, crewed and cargo spacecraft, and relay satellites involved in the operation were developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Jan 22, 2026La cápsula de retorno de la nave china Shenzhou-20 regresa a la Tierra tras 270 días en órbita

Prior to becoming a taikonaut, Wang Jie was an engineer at the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

GovernanceValue 1.4Jan 21, 2026Shenzhou-20 Crew Respond to Questions on Space Debris Strike, 204-Day Mission Onboard Tiangong

Wu Fei is the Flight Engineer for Shenzhou-21 on his first spaceflight, was born in 1993, is from Baotou in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, was selected as part of China’s third taikonaut group in October 2020, previously worked as an engineer at the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, and joined the Communist Party of China in 2015.

GovernanceGeneralValue 3.8Jan 19, 2026Uncrewed Shenzhou-20 Spacecraft Returns to Earth Following Debris Damage

China Great Wall Industry is the project contractor for the AlSat 3A mission and is the overseas trading arm of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Jan 19, 2026China lofts AlSat 3A imaging craft for Algeria

China Aerospace Science and Technology Commercial Launch Vehicle Group Co Ltd completed a pre-flight first-stage static fire of the partially reusable Long March 12B on January 16th at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center launch pad.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.5Jan 18, 2026Reusable Long March 12B Fires Up Ahead of First Flight

China Aerospace Science and Technology Commercial Launch Vehicle Group developed the Long March 12B in partnership with the Shanghai Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology and the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Jan 18, 2026Reusable Long March 12B Fires Up Ahead of First Flight

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) predicts that China will exceed 70 missions in 2026.

PlanGrowthValue 3.0Jan 14, 2026China Opens 2026 Launch Manifest with Retrograde Yaogan and Guowang Deployments

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC) conducted a Long March 7A launch on December 31, 2025 from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan.

PlanGeneralValue 3.8Jan 9, 2026China tallies record launch year as lunar and asteroid plans advance

The subsidiaries of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation completed seventy-three launches in 2025.

GrowthPlanValue 2.5Dec 31, 2025China Concludes Global Launches in 2025 With New Shijian Duo [Long March 7A Y7]

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CALT) plans to have the maiden flight of the CZ-8A rocket in 2025.

PlanValue 4.0Dec 31, 2025Recap of the plan which Chinese LSPs made in the beginning of 2025.

The China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology performed forty-four launches in 2025 as a subsidiary of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

GeneralValue 3.5Dec 31, 2025China Concludes Global Launches in 2025 With New Shijian Duo [Long March 7A Y7]

Before becoming a taikonaut, Wu Fei was an engineer at the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

GovernanceValue 3.0Dec 28, 2025Taikonauts Support Plant and Materials Experiments, Space-Flown Mice Reproduce

The Long March 12A is the first reusable launch vehicle from China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp to undertake a flight mission.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.8Dec 26, 2025China debuts Long March 12A reusable rocket in Jiuquan test flight

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

CASC and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have signed several agreements to enhance collaboration in R&D and technology transfer.

RelationshipsValue 2.3Dec 22, 2025State-owned enterprises and commercial space in China

China Rocket is a CASC initiative that offers commercial procurement of the Long March series of rockets and has developed the Jielong series funded through social capital.

RelationshipsCapabilityFinancialValue 3.5Dec 22, 2025State-owned enterprises and commercial space in China

The two primary space SOEs in China are the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) and the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC).

GeneralValue 1.8Dec 22, 2025State-owned enterprises and commercial space in China

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) plans to debut two reusable Long March 10 variants next year.

PlanValue 4.0Dec 22, 2025Interesting development from CASC: Plans are underway to debut two reusable Long March 10 variants next year. We knew about the Long March 10A (for the Mengzhou crew spacecraft), but the newly revealed Long March 10B adds a twist. Both rockets share the same first stage (7x YF-100N engines), but the 10B features a methalox second stage. Key milestones—including 2nd stage engine tests, launch pad preparation, and the sea recovery platform—have all been concluded.

The Long March 12A launch is conducted by the state-owned China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).

RelationshipsValue 3.6Dec 12, 2025Two weeks on from Zhuque-3, we'll get China's 2nd orbital launch and landing attempt, this time by the Long March 12A from state-owned CASC. Airspace closure notices indicate a launch window of 0154 - 0414 UTC, Dec. 17.

Before his taikonaut selection, Wu Fei was an engineer at the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

GovernanceValue 3.0Dec 9, 2025First Shenzhou-21 Spacewalk Inspects Damaged Spacecraft, Installs Protective Hardware [SZ-21 EVA-1]
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