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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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SpaceX, Blue Origin, and United Launch Alliance in the United States and China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, Landspace, and iSpace in China have launched or are close to launching methane–liquid oxygen launchers.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Oct 3, 2023Japan conducting studies for reusable next-gen rocket

The 2023-09-17 launch was the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation’s 30th launch of 2023.

PlanValue 2.2Sep 18, 2023China launches new batch of Yaogan reconnaissance satellites

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation confirmed the 2023-09-17 launch as successful and identified the payload as Yaogan-39 satellites.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Sep 18, 2023China launches new batch of Yaogan reconnaissance satellites

DFH Satellite, part of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp., has helped deploy hundreds of Earth observation satellites mainly focused on optical and synthetic aperture radar imagery.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Sep 15, 2023Earth observation players seek new capabilities to tackle climate change

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) identified the Land Exploration-4 01 mission as involving a high-orbit 20-meter resolution SAR satellite in its 2023 plans.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Aug 14, 2023China launches first geosynchronous orbit radar satellite

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) identified the payload of the 2023-07-26 Xichang launch as Yaogan-36.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Jul 27, 2023Pair of Chinese launches put flat-panel satellite, new spy sats in orbit

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation has reported progress on testing 130-ton-thrust kerosene–liquid oxygen engines for the Long March 10 family.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Jul 17, 2023China sets out preliminary crewed lunar landing plan

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation plans to ramp up production of Long March 5B and Long March 8 rockets to support the Guowang project.

PlanGrowthGeneralValue 4.3Jun 27, 2023Chinese company plans to launch rocket comparable to Falcon 9 in 2024

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) subsidiary CAST and Microsat under the Chinese Academy of Sciences are contracted to manufacture satellites for the Guowang constellation.

RelationshipsValue 4.5Jun 9, 2023China’s first stackable satellite reaches orbit on solid rocket launch

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation plans more than 60 launches in 2023 while commercial actors could add a further 20 or more orbital missions.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Jun 7, 2023Chinese commercial rocket firm launches 26 satellites, sets national record

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation planned to use the Long March 8 as a test bed for reusability but the approach may instead rely on mass production of expendable Long March 8 rockets.

PlanGrowthCapabilityValue 3.6May 31, 2023China looks to Long March 8 rocket to help launch its answer to Starlink

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation intends to surpass 60 launches 2023 carrying more than 200 spacecraft.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Apr 27, 2023Chinese state-owned academy makes rocket engines available to commercial space firms

CAS Space uses SP70 solid rocket motors from China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation for its Lijian-1, or Kinetica-1, rockets.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Apr 27, 2023Chinese state-owned academy makes rocket engines available to commercial space firms

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation is planning more than 60 launches in 2023.

PlanValue 2.5Apr 3, 2023China Deploys 4 InSAR Satellites and a New Yaogan Reconnaissance Satellite

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation will use the new Long March 5B and Yuanzheng-2 configuration to launch satellites for a low Earth orbit satellite network.

PlanCapabilityGeneralValue 3.6Mar 28, 2023China to begin constructing its own megaconstellation later this year

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) provided no technical details and identified Gaofen-13 (02) as a high-orbit, high-resolution optical remote sensing technology satellite significant to China’s space technology development.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.5Mar 17, 2023China launches second classified Gaofen-13 remote sensing satellite

Subsidiaries of CASC, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, commercial launch company iSpace, and Deep Blue Aerospace have signed contracts to establish a presence in Wenchang International Aerospace City.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Feb 24, 2023New Chinese commercial spaceport to host first launch next year

The YF-102 engines powering Tianlong-2 are developed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Feb 16, 2023Chinese rocket firm Space Pioneer set for first launch

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) managed most of China’s launches in 2022.

GeneralValue 2.0Feb 6, 2023Bryce Space & Technology’s 2022 Orbital Launches Year in Review infographic…

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation plans more than 60 launches 2023 carrying over 200 spacecraft.

PlanCapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Feb 2, 2023China to build satellite ground stations in Antarctica
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