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China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp. (CASIC)

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CASIC's KZ-12 has a core-stage diameter of 5.2 meters.

Mentioned as: casicNarrative GeneralMar 20, 2026CASIC's new rockets: KZ-12: with 6 solid boosters + methane/lox core stage 11t to LEO, plan to fly at 1st hy of 2027. KZ-6: two stages methane reusable rocket. 7t to 500km SSO (reusable)/11.7t to 700km SSO (expendable) plan to fly at 2028. via

CASIC's KZ-12 is about 47 meters long.

Mentioned as: casicNarrative GeneralMar 20, 2026CASIC's new rockets: KZ-12: with 6 solid boosters + methane/lox core stage 11t to LEO, plan to fly at 1st hy of 2027. KZ-6: two stages methane reusable rocket. 7t to 500km SSO (reusable)/11.7t to 700km SSO (expendable) plan to fly at 2028. via

CASIC's KZ-12 is expected to make its first flight in the first half of 2027.

Mentioned as: casicNarrative PlanMar 20, 2026CASIC's new rockets: KZ-12: with 6 solid boosters + methane/lox core stage 11t to LEO, plan to fly at 1st hy of 2027. KZ-6: two stages methane reusable rocket. 7t to 500km SSO (reusable)/11.7t to 700km SSO (expendable) plan to fly at 2028. via

The Three-Body Computing Constellation was developed by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC).

Mentioned as: CASICTechnical ProductFeb 16, 2026China Completes In-Orbit Testing of “Three-Body” AI Computing Constellation

CASIC positions the Three-Body orbital edge computing technology as a precursor for deep-space missions that require autonomous decision-making for landers and orbiters.

Mentioned as: casicNarrative GeneralFeb 16, 2026China Completes In-Orbit Testing of “Three-Body” AI Computing Constellation

CASIC has compatible rocket KZ-6.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp. (CASIC)Narrative GeneralJan 14, 2026Compatible rockets list of WCLC. CALT:CZ-10B SAST: CZ-12 / 12A CCR:CZ-12B CASIC:KZ-6 iSpace:HB-3 / 3B Cas Space: LJ-2 Space Pionner:TL-3 Land Space:ZQ-2/3 Sepoch:XYZ-2 Fancy Space: HY-1 Astron Stone:AS-1 via

CASIC’s subsidiary ExPace was founded in 2016 to market the Kuaizhou series of launch vehicles based on military technology.

Mentioned as: CASICTechnical ProductDec 22, 2025State-owned enterprises and commercial space in China

The two primary space SOEs in China are the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) and the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC).

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp. (CASIC)Narrative GeneralDec 22, 2025State-owned enterprises and commercial space in China

CASC and CASIC are headquartered in Beijing, which has attracted over 200 commercial space ventures.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp. (CASIC)Narrative GeneralDec 22, 2025State-owned enterprises and commercial space in China

CASIC focuses primarily on defense contracting, specifically developing missiles for the People's Liberation Army (PLA).

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp. (CASIC)Narrative GeneralDec 22, 2025State-owned enterprises and commercial space in China

Kuaizhou-11 is a larger commercial launch vehicle developed by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation and manufactured by ExPace.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp. (CASIC)Narrative GeneralDec 13, 2025New Commercial Cargo Spacecraft Reaches Orbit for Yearlong Mission [Kuaizhou-11 Y8]

Kuaizhou-1A is one of the first commercial launch vehicles from China, developed by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation and now manufactured by ExPace.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp. (CASIC)Narrative GeneralDec 5, 2025Maritime Navigation Duo Launched From Jiuquan [Kuaizhou-1A Flight-31]

China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp (CASIC) plans to have 192 satellites operating in VLEO by 2027 and 300 by 2030.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp. (CASIC)Org RelationshipDec 2, 2025A Closer Look at VLEO: The New Frontier in Orbit

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation, and the China Manned Space Agency will likely be unaffected by the new Commercial Space Department regulator.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp. (CASIC)Narrative GeneralNov 29, 2025China National Space Administration Establishes New Commercial Space Department

Expace is a commercial spinoff from the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC).

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp. (CASIC)Narrative GeneralNov 23, 2025Sizing Up China's Commercial Launchers

The government of Hubei province and the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation are partners for the Chutian satellites.

Mentioned as: china aerospace science and industry corporationTechnical ProductNov 9, 2025CAS Space Delivers Test Satellites for Remote Sensing Constellation [Kinetica-1 Y9]

Before the acquisition, the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation controlled 56.4347 percent of ExPace.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp. (CASIC)Narrative GeneralOct 21, 2025Orienspace Outlines Path Forward for Gravity-1, ExPace Sees Majority Stake Sale

CASIC's Academy of Launch Technology is partially divesting from ExPace, the Kuaizhou Launch provider.

Mentioned as: CASICOrg RelationshipOct 15, 2025R to @TAbusnardo: CASIC's Academy of Launch Technology (Sanjiang Group) is partially divesting from ExPace, the Kuaizhou Launch provider, selling 31% of its 56% share in the company to a subsidiary of Province-owned Sichuan Development (Holdings) https://www.bilibili.com/opus/1123932940685803541 https://www.163.com/dy/article/KA0MBNH005563KCB.html?spss=dy_author

CASIC's Academy of Launch Technology is selling 31% of its 56% share in ExPace.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp. (CASIC)Narrative GeneralOct 15, 2025R to @TAbusnardo: CASIC's Academy of Launch Technology (Sanjiang Group) is partially divesting from ExPace, the Kuaizhou Launch provider, selling 31% of its 56% share in the company to a subsidiary of Province-owned Sichuan Development (Holdings) https://www.bilibili.com/opus/1123932940685803541 https://www.163.com/dy/article/KA0MBNH005563KCB.html?spss=dy_author

Weihai-1 01 and Weihai-1 02 are thought to be developed by state-owned enterprise CASIC and carry laser-based communications payloads to demonstrate inter-satellite and space-to-ground laser links.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp. (CASIC)Org RelationshipFeb 4, 2024China launches 20 satellites on separate inland and sea rocket launches
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