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Shanghai Academy of Space Technology (SAST)

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

Mentioned as: Shanghai Academy of Space Technology (SAST)Org RelationshipApr 3, 2024China launches first of a new series of Yaogan reconnaissance satellites

Both Yaogan-42 (02) and its Long March 2D launcher were developed and provided by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, a subsidiary of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

Mentioned as: Shanghai Academy of Space Technology (SAST)Org RelationshipApr 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.

Mentioned as: Shanghai Academy of Space Technology (SAST)Org RelationshipMar 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.

Mentioned as: Shanghai Academy of Space Technology (SAST)Narrative PlanMar 27, 2024Long March 6A launches second Yunhai-3 satellite

The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology produces the YZ-3 upper stage and also produces the Long March 2D rocket.

Mentioned as: Shanghai Academy of Space Technology (SAST)Narrative GeneralMar 21, 2024China launches second batch of Yunhai-2 satellites

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.

Mentioned as: Shanghai Academy of Space Technology (SAST)Org RelationshipMar 5, 2024China to debut large reusable rockets in 2025 and 2026

SAST plans to debut the 3.8-meter-diameter Long March 12 later 2024 from a new commercial launch site.

Mentioned as: sastTechnical ProductMar 5, 2024China to debut large reusable rockets in 2025 and 2026

The Long March 12 is an upcoming launcher made by SAST (8th Academy).

Mentioned as: Shanghai Academy of Space Technology (SAST)Narrative GeneralFeb 29, 2024Drawing of the Long March 12, an upcoming launcher made by the SAST (8th Academy). Its first launch is planned NET June from Hainan ICSLC pad 2. Two official variants are depicted, with 4.2m and 5.2m fairing. A tricore version, appearing in official pictures, is also depicted.

Earlier Chinese satellite internet test satellites launched in 2023 were developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST) and the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites (IAMCAS) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

Mentioned as: Shanghai Academy of Space Technology (SAST)Narrative GeneralDec 31, 2023Chinese satellite internet mission rounds off record year for global launches

A policy infographic released on 2023-11-23 states that Shanghai’s space transportation plans include the Long March 6C kerolox rocket developed by state-owned SAST.

Mentioned as: sastNarrative PlanNov 30, 2023Shanghai to foster commercial space ecosystem

The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology provided the Long March 2D launcher for the Yunhai-1 (04) mission and developed the Yunhai-1 (04) satellite.

Mentioned as: the shanghai academy of spaceflight technologyTechnical ProductOct 15, 2023China launches new Yunhai remote sensing satellite

China’s Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST) launched a CZ-2D at 1050 UTC on 2023-03-30 placing four radar satellites into a 497 x 512 km, 97.4° inclination sun-synchronous orbit with 18:00 LTDN.

Mentioned as: Shanghai Academy of Space Technology (SAST)Org RelationshipMar 31, 2023China launches 4 InSAR satellites and new Yaogan reconnaissance sat

The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology uses a platform for the mission designed to provide low-cost, miniaturized, lightweight, and high-functional-density satellites.

Mentioned as: Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight TechnologyTechnical ProductMar 15, 2023China launches classified Shiyan-19 test satellite from the Gobi Desert

Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST), a subsidiary of CASC, developed the Shijian-23 satellite.

Mentioned as: Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight TechnologyOrg RelationshipJan 9, 2023Pair of Chinese launches put classified and commercial satellites into orbit

Both SAST and CALT produce Long March launch vehicles and provide different launch capabilities while creating a level of competition within CASC.

Mentioned as: Shanghai Academy of Space Technology (SAST)Narrative GeneralSep 18, 2022Shanghai rocket maker considering developing huge methane-fueled rockets

The proposed SAST launch vehicles would provide a development path for new Chinese launch capabilities separate from those being developed by the Beijing-based China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT).

Mentioned as: SASTTechnical ProductSep 18, 2022Shanghai rocket maker considering developing huge methane-fueled rockets

The 4.0-meter SAST variant is designed to launch up to 6,500 kg to a 700-kilometer SSO and was sized to meet the maximum transportable to China’s inland launch sites.

Mentioned as: Shanghai Academy of Space Technology (SAST)Org RelationshipSep 18, 2022Shanghai rocket maker considering developing huge methane-fueled rockets

The 3.35-meter SAST vehicle is to be capable of lifting 2,500 kg to a 700-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit (SSO).

Mentioned as: SASTTechnical ProductSep 18, 2022Shanghai rocket maker considering developing huge methane-fueled rockets

SAST is evaluating a second-generation fully reusable methane rocket concept intended to deliver 100,000 kg to low Earth orbit with a 9–10 m diameter.

Mentioned as: Shanghai Academy of Space Technology (SAST)Org RelationshipSep 18, 2022Shanghai rocket maker considering developing huge methane-fueled rockets

Two of the Yaogan-35 satellites in the fifth batch were developed by the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) and the third was provided by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST).

Mentioned as: Shanghai Academy of Space Technology (SAST)Narrative GeneralSep 6, 2022China performs two launches inside two hours
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