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China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT)

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中国运载火箭技术研究院

The China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT), established in 1957, is China's primary state-owned manufacturer of space launch vehicles and a major launch service provider. A subsidiary of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), CALT is responsible for the design, development, manufacture, and testing of the Long March family of rockets, which are crucial to China's civilian and military space programs. CALT is also developing new-generation launch vehicles like the Long March-10 and Long March-9 for future lunar and Mars missions.

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The China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology upgraded the YF-75D engine from the DA variant to the new DB variant for improved performance.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Oct 22, 2025Flight Preparations, Tests Planned, and Upgrades

The Jielong 3 is a small solid-fuel rocket developed by China Rocket, a subsidiary of the state-owned China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT).

CapabilityGeneralRelationshipsValue 4.0Oct 21, 2025オーストラリアに中国製ロケット「捷竜3号」の残骸が落下か

The Long March series is operated by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) and forms the backbone of China's space transportation system.

GeneralRelationshipsValue 2.8Oct 20, 2025China marks milestone 600th Long March rocket launch

CASC reported that it took 37 years to achieve the first 100 launches of the Long March series, while the subsequent 100 launches (501-600) took just 1 year and 10 months.

GrowthGeneralValue 4.0Oct 20, 2025中国、ロケット「長征」シリーズで600回目の打ち上げ–成功率は97%

The satellite launched by Long March 8A was developed by the China Academy of Space Technology, another subsidiary of CASC.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Oct 20, 2025中国、ロケット「長征」シリーズで600回目の打ち上げ–成功率は97%

CASC has developed 24 variants of the Long March rockets, with 11 belonging to a new generation featuring improved engines, materials, and digital control systems.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Oct 20, 2025China marks milestone 600th Long March rocket launch

Long March 8A was developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, a subsidiary of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 3.0Oct 20, 2025中国、ロケット「長征」シリーズで600回目の打ち上げ–成功率は97%

Both 'Test No. 31' and the Long March 2D were designed and manufactured by the Shanghai Academy of Space Technology, a subsidiary of CASC.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 3.8Oct 14, 2025中国、試験衛星を打ち上げ–事前予告なし、異例の運用

The launch was carried out by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).

RelationshipsGeneralValue 3.0Oct 14, 2025中国、試験衛星を打ち上げ–事前予告なし、異例の運用

CASC reported a mass-to-orbit of 23,890.0 kg with a known percentage of 8.9%.

CapabilityValue 4.0Oct 1, 2025RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Q3 Mass-to-Orbit report: @SpaceX continues to lead the way, with over 1,600 tonnes launched into orbit since Jan 1st on Falcon. Notably, @ProjectKuiper Atlas missions are helping out @ULAlaunch, who've launched 17x their 2024 total in the first 3 quarters alone. Full details below ↓ Operator | Reported Mass-to-Orbit | % Known @SpaceX | 1,682,255.0kg | 83.9% @ULAlaunch | 47,516.0kg | 100% @Roscosmos | 28,640.0kg | 83.3% CASC | 23,890.0kg | 8.9% @Arianespace | 10,146.0kg | 100% @MHI_Group | 7,500.0kg | 100% @ISRO | 4,643.0kg | 100% @RocketLab | 859.3kg | 66.7% VKS RF | 675.0kg | 14.3% IAI | 260.0kg | 100% @IsarAerospace | 0kg | 100% @GilmourSpace | 0kg | 100% -the following reported 0%- Chinarocket | 0kg | 0% GalacticEnergy | 0kg | 0% @NorthropGrumman | 0kg | 0% @LandSpace_Tech | 0kg | 0% @CAS_Space | 0kg | 0% iSpace | 0kg | 0% ExPace | 0kg | 0% All data sourced from @NASASpaceflight's @NextSpaceflight

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC) manages the launcher for the Long March 2D.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 3.0Oct 1, 2025Long March 2D reaches 100th mission milestone with dual satellite launch

The Long March 2D is developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, a CASC subsidiary.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 2.5Oct 1, 2025Long March 2D reaches 100th mission milestone with dual satellite launch

CASC plans to launch the CZ12 rocket from Haiyang.

PlanValue 3.8Sep 26, 2025R to @TAbusnardo: CASC aim in Q4: -CZ12A from HCSLC -CZ12 from Haiyang -CZ12 from Jiuquan -Low altitude CZ-10 -Mengzhou in-flight abort +very ambitious Q4 from CN private LSP: 4-5 new priv. launchers at JSLC,Ispace also aims delivery 1st Hyperbola 3 at HCSLC in oct! -Chang'e 7 prefered landing

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) aims for several launches in Q4.

PlanGrowthValue 2.0Sep 26, 2025R to @TAbusnardo: CASC aim in Q4: -CZ12A from HCSLC -CZ12 from Haiyang -CZ12 from Jiuquan -Low altitude CZ-10 -Mengzhou in-flight abort +very ambitious Q4 from CN private LSP: 4-5 new priv. launchers at JSLC,Ispace also aims delivery 1st Hyperbola 3 at HCSLC in oct! -Chang'e 7 prefered landing

CASC plans to perform an in-flight abort for the Mengzhou mission.

PlanValue 4.0Sep 26, 2025R to @TAbusnardo: CASC aim in Q4: -CZ12A from HCSLC -CZ12 from Haiyang -CZ12 from Jiuquan -Low altitude CZ-10 -Mengzhou in-flight abort +very ambitious Q4 from CN private LSP: 4-5 new priv. launchers at JSLC,Ispace also aims delivery 1st Hyperbola 3 at HCSLC in oct! -Chang'e 7 prefered landing

CASC plans to launch the CZ12 rocket from Jiuquan.

PlanValue 4.0Sep 26, 2025R to @TAbusnardo: CASC aim in Q4: -CZ12A from HCSLC -CZ12 from Haiyang -CZ12 from Jiuquan -Low altitude CZ-10 -Mengzhou in-flight abort +very ambitious Q4 from CN private LSP: 4-5 new priv. launchers at JSLC,Ispace also aims delivery 1st Hyperbola 3 at HCSLC in oct! -Chang'e 7 prefered landing

CASC (China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation) is involved with the CZ-12-series pad.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 2.5Sep 26, 2025R to @TAbusnardo: AALPT shares 1st JSLC CZ-12-series pad pictures (tank farm), CACL (CASC Com rocket co) involved, still want completion in mid-oct! Sat pics: additional structures over last 20 days. CACL lists milestones for launcher ahead of 1st launch, but unsure if they mean CZ-12A or 12B?

CASC intends to conduct a low altitude launch of the CZ-10 rocket.

PlanValue 3.7Sep 26, 2025R to @TAbusnardo: CASC aim in Q4: -CZ12A from HCSLC -CZ12 from Haiyang -CZ12 from Jiuquan -Low altitude CZ-10 -Mengzhou in-flight abort +very ambitious Q4 from CN private LSP: 4-5 new priv. launchers at JSLC,Ispace also aims delivery 1st Hyperbola 3 at HCSLC in oct! -Chang'e 7 prefered landing

CASC plans to launch the CZ12A rocket from Hainan Space Launch Center (HCSLC).

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Sep 26, 2025R to @TAbusnardo: CASC aim in Q4: -CZ12A from HCSLC -CZ12 from Haiyang -CZ12 from Jiuquan -Low altitude CZ-10 -Mengzhou in-flight abort +very ambitious Q4 from CN private LSP: 4-5 new priv. launchers at JSLC,Ispace also aims delivery 1st Hyperbola 3 at HCSLC in oct! -Chang'e 7 prefered landing

Jielong-3, also known as Smart Dragon-3, is a four-stage solid-fueled launch vehicle manufactured by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.2Sep 24, 2025Geespace Launches Largest Future Mobility Group [Jielong-3 Y8]
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