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Shanghai Academy of Space Technology (SAST)

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China aims to launch about 100 times in 2024, according to CASC, the parent of SAST and China’s main space contractor.

NARRATIVE GROWTH7/12/2024China’s Long March 6A rocket appears to have an orbital debris problem

The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology plans to launch a new 3.8-meter-diameter Long March 12 vehicle during 2024.

NARRATIVE GROWTH4/3/2024China launches first of a new series of Yaogan reconnaissance satellites

SAST aims to launch a new 3.8-meter-diameter Long March 12, previously referred to as the 'XLV', in 2024.

NARRATIVE GROWTH3/27/2024Long 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.

NARRATIVE GROWTH3/27/2024Long March 6A launches second Yunhai-3 satellite