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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 Lijian-1 rocket has similarities with the Jielong-3 rocket developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).

CapabilityValue 2.0Jan 31, 2023China’s CAS Space outlines rocket series, inaugurates manufacturing facility

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) achieved a successful launch of Shiyan-10 (02) from Xichang.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Dec 29, 2022China sends second Shiyan-10 test satellite sent into orbit with its final launch of 2022

Wu Yansheng is chairman of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) and delivered a lecture broadcast by China Central Television on 2022-12-20.

GovernanceGeneralValue 3.0Dec 22, 2022China sets out clear and independent long-term vision for space

The Ceres-1 mission was the fourth Chinese orbital launch in 2022 not involving Long March rockets developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

GeneralValue 3.5Aug 9, 2022Galactic Energy of China registers third consecutive successful launch

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) operates the Long March 11 from inland sites and from a sea platform.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0May 13, 2022Chinese rocket company suffers third consecutive launch failure

The 2022-05-04 and 2022-04-30 launches were China’s 13th and 14th launches of 2022, all conducted with Long March rockets developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).

PlanGeneralValue 3.0May 5, 2022China launches new batches of Jilin-1 commercial remote sensing satellites

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation planned more than 50 launches in 2022, including six missions to the Chinese Space Station.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0May 5, 2022China launches new batches of Jilin-1 commercial remote sensing satellites

Institutes belonging to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and other state entities have signed contracts to establish a presence in Wenchang International Aerospace City.

RelationshipsValue 2.7Apr 28, 2022China’s Wenchang aims to become commercial space hub

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation aims to launch at least 140 spacecraft across more than 50 launches in the year referenced, including six missions to complete its modular space station.

PlanGrowthValue 4.2Mar 10, 2022Chinese official calls for protection of space assets, international coordination mechanisms

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation is aiming for more than 50 launches in 2022, including six major missions to complete the country’s space station.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Mar 7, 2022China launches test satellites for broadband constellation

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation aims to launch at least 140 spacecraft across more than 50 launches in 2022.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Feb 9, 2022China plans more than 50 space launches in 2022

Dongfanghong Satellite Mobile Communication Co. Ltd. was established to take charge of CASC’s Hongyan LEO communications project.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 3.0Jan 12, 2022China’s megaconstellation project establishes satellite cluster in Chongqing

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC) is targeting six missions to complete construction of the Tiangong space station in 2022.

PlanValue 3.8Jan 3, 2022China aims to complete space station in another huge year in space

China’s human spaceflight agency (CMSA), the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center (BACC), and China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC) have been working to establish the Tiangong space station and gain experience in long-term crewed missions in low Earth orbit.

PlanGeneralValue 3.8Dec 28, 2021China’s space station maneuvered to avoid Starlink satellites

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. plans to perform 3–5 Long March 7A launches per year by 2025.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Dec 23, 2021Long March 7A launches classified Shiyan-12 satellites

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation reports the Long March family has launched more than 700 spacecraft into space with a launch success rate of 96.25 percent.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0Dec 10, 2021China sends classified Shijian satellites into orbit with milestone Long March launch

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC) carried out 36 launches in 2021 with more than 40 launches planned in total.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Oct 27, 2021China sets new national launch record with Kuaizhou-1A mission

MD-1 and QX-1 were developed by Shenzhen Aerospace Dongfanghong Satellite Co., Ltd, which is ultimately owned by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

GeneralRelationshipsValue 3.2Oct 14, 2021China launches first solar observatory, tests grid fins

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation aimed to launch more than 40 times in 2021, with commercial launch providers adding to that total.

PlanGrowthValue 3.4Oct 14, 2021China launches first solar observatory, tests grid fins

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC) had launched 33 times in 2021 and was targeting more than 40 missions that year.

PlanGrowthValue 3.8Sep 27, 2021Classified satellite declared lost after China launches twice in 2 hours
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