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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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China is aiming to conduct around 100 orbital launches across 2024, with about 70 launches conducted by CASC and about 30 launches planned by China’s commercial launch service providers.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Apr 22, 2024China launches second Yaogan-42 reconnaissance satellite

China planned to conduct around 100 orbital launches in 2024 with CASC responsible for around 70 of those launches.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Apr 15, 2024China launches commercial SuperView-3 remote sensing sat

Around 70 of China’s planned 2024 launches are expected to be conducted by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) and around 30 by commercial launch service providers.

PlanGeneralValue 3.5Apr 3, 2024China launches first of a new series of Yaogan reconnaissance satellites

Around 70 of China’s planned launches in 2024 are expected to be conducted by CASC.

PlanGeneralValue 3.2Mar 27, 2024Long March 6A launches second Yunhai-3 satellite

The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST), a manufacturer subordinate to CASC, plans to launch the first Long March 6C later 2024 using the Long March 6A core stage without solid boosters.

PlanRelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.7Mar 27, 2024Long March 6A launches second Yunhai-3 satellite

China is aiming to conduct around 100 launches across 2024, with about 70 planned by CASC and about 30 planned by commercial launch service providers.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Mar 21, 2024China launches second batch of Yunhai-2 satellites

CASC is developing a 5.0-meter-diameter crew launch vehicle known as the Long March 10.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Mar 5, 2024China to debut large reusable rockets in 2025 and 2026

CASC previously planned a recoverable version of the Long March 8 as its first move to develop a reusable rocket, but that plan appears to have been abandoned.

PlanValue 3.0Mar 5, 2024China to debut large reusable rockets in 2025 and 2026

CASC is developing a new-generation human-rated launcher, a spaceplane, and the Long March 9 super heavy-lift launcher while also working on reusable rockets.

PlanCapabilityGeneralValue 3.6Mar 5, 2024China to debut large reusable rockets in 2025 and 2026

CASC’s Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST) proposed a 4.0-meter-diameter launcher that would be able to launch up to 6,500 kg to 700-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit and would use engines developed by commercial engine maker Jiuzhou Yunjian.

CapabilityRelationshipsPlanValue 4.5Mar 5, 2024China to debut large reusable rockets in 2025 and 2026

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) plans test flights for four-meter-diameter and five-meter-diameter reusable rockets in 2025 and 2026 respectively.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.5Mar 5, 2024China to debut large reusable rockets in 2025 and 2026

CASC aims to conduct around 70 launches in 2024 as part of a national target of around 100 launches for the year, with China’s commercial launch entities planning roughly 30 additional launches.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Feb 29, 2024China launches first high orbit internet satellite

China operates a series of ChinaSat (Zhongxing) geostationary communications satellites with CASC directly involved in the joint venture.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 3.8Feb 29, 2024China launches first high orbit internet satellite

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) plans around 70 launches in 2024 to send more than 290 spacecraft into orbit.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Feb 26, 2024China’s 2024 space plans include 100 launches and moon sample return mission

CASC conducted 50 of China’s 67 orbital launches in 2023, while commercial actors performed 17 launches in 2023.

GrowthGeneralValue 4.0Feb 26, 2024China’s 2024 space plans include 100 launches and moon sample return mission

CASC released its annual blue book on 2024-02-26 outlining planned space activities for the year.

PlanValue 1.2Feb 26, 2024China’s 2024 space plans include 100 launches and moon sample return mission

CASC is planning four launches of the Long March 5 in 2024 and a further five Long March 5 missions in 2025.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Feb 26, 2024China’s 2024 space plans include 100 launches and moon sample return mission

CASC aims to complete multiple commercial launches in 2024, including rideshares.

PlanGeneralValue 3.0Feb 26, 2024China’s 2024 space plans include 100 launches and moon sample return mission

China’s launch companies outside the ownership of main space contractor CASC performed 17 launches with a single failure out of a total of 67 Chinese orbital launches in 2023.

GeneralGrowthValue 3.0Feb 9, 2024Beijing government releases commercial space action plan

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is developing reusable rockets including a new-generation human-rated launcher, a spaceplane, and the Long March 9 super heavy-lift launcher.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Jan 19, 2024China’s Landspace conducts first VTVL test for reusable stainless steel rocket
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