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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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Chinese sources have indicated CASC intended to launch a reusable spacecraft in 2020 designed to carry passengers or payload to orbit and land horizontally.

PlanValue 2.6Jul 5, 2020China launches Shiyan-6 and Gaofen remote sensing satellites with two launches in three days

Shanghai Institute of Satellite Engineering, a subsidiary of the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology under CASC, listed satellite platforms with masses of 50, 100, and 300 kg for purchase online.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0May 15, 2020China’s commercial satellite sector sees boost from ‘new infrastructure’ policy

Galaxy Space developed its satellites with assistance from the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) and the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC).

RelationshipsValue 4.0Jan 16, 2020China launches Yinhe-1 commercial low Earth orbit 5G satellite

CASC is planning more than 40 launches in 2020, and commercial and private launches could raise China’s overall 2020 launch total to over 50.

PlanGrowthGeneralValue 3.5Jan 16, 2020China launches Yinhe-1 commercial low Earth orbit 5G satellite

CASC launches China’s government and military payloads and operates the Long March 11 solid-fuel launcher that entered service in 2015.

CapabilityValue 4.0Jan 16, 2020China launches Yinhe-1 commercial low Earth orbit 5G satellite

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is planning more than 40 launches for 2020, including missions to Mars and a lunar sample return.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Jan 9, 2020Chinese launch firm Galactic Energy raises $21.5 million

China Rocket Co. Ltd, a CASC spinoff, is developing Jielong (Smart Dragon) solid rockets and plans Jielong-1 missions and a first Jielong-2 launch in 2020.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Jan 3, 2020China’s space contractor plans more than 40 launches in 2020

CASC states that the Long March 8 will be able to launch a 5 metric ton payload to Sun-synchronous orbit and 2.8 metric tons to geosynchronous transfer orbit.

CapabilityValue 4.6Dec 3, 2019China to continue world-leading launch rate in 2020

The Long March 8 was first announced as an expendable launcher in 2016 and can initially be produced to meet a launch rate of 10 per year, according to CASC.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Dec 3, 2019China to continue world-leading launch rate in 2020

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) will launch around 30 rockets in 2020.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Dec 3, 2019China to continue world-leading launch rate in 2020

The state-owned CASC reported revenues of $37,700,000,000 in 2018.

FinancialValue 4.0Nov 19, 2019China Satcom files insurance claim over ChinaSat-18 loss

The China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT) tested grid fins on a Long March 2C in July 2019.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Nov 4, 2019China tests grid fins with launch of Gaofen-7 imaging satellite

CALT is developing retropropulsive landing capabilities for use on the planned Long March 8 launcher.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Nov 4, 2019China tests grid fins with launch of Gaofen-7 imaging satellite

CASC aimed to launch Chang’e-5 in late 2019, but the mission may now only launch after the Long March 5B test flight and the summer 2020 Mars mission.

PlanValue 4.0Sep 11, 2019Chinese space station core module passes review but faces delays

China Rocket was established in 2016 as a commercial arm of the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT) to develop low-cost launchers using social capital rather than state capital.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 3.4Aug 19, 2019Chinese commercial rocket Smart Dragon-1 reaches orbit with first launch

CASC will work with the city of Yantai in Shandong province to develop a port to facilitate frequent sea-based launches for the Long March 11.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Aug 12, 2019Chinese Linkspace reaches 300 meters with launch and landing test

The China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology and the Shanghai Academy of Space Technology, both belonging to CASC, are developing vertical takeoff and vertical landing launch vehicles including the new Long March 8 and a variant of the Long March 6 using kerosene and liquid oxygen.

CapabilityPlanGeneralValue 4.4Jul 30, 2019Chinese Long March launch tests grid fins for safety, future reusability

CASC vice president Yang Baohua indicated preparations for a third flight of the Long March 5 were planned for July during a 2019-01-29 news conference in Beijing.

PlanGovernanceValue 3.0Jun 21, 2019China’s moon, Mars and space station missions may be facing delays

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) developed the Long March 5 rocket.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0Jun 21, 2019China’s moon, Mars and space station missions may be facing delays

The Academy of Aerospace Propulsion Technology, an institute under China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), completed testing of a variable-thrust engine capable of 7,500 newtons of thrust.

CapabilityValue 4.5May 29, 2019China’s first Mars spacecraft undergoing integration for 2020 launch
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