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CAS Space (Zhongke Aerospace), a spinoff from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, planned three PR-1 (Lijian-1) solid rocket launches in 2023 following its first successful launch in July 2022.

NARRATIVE GENERAL2/13/2023Launches of Chinese commercial rockets could double in 2023

CAS Space, a Chinese Academy of Sciences spinoff, raised $31,000,000 in May 2021.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL8/26/2021Chinese commercial sector investment lagging in 2021

CAS Space, a spinoff of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, targeted a first launch of the ZK-1A solid rocket capable of lifting 1,500 kg to LEO around September 2021.

NARRATIVE GENERAL8/3/2021Mystery surrounds Chinese private rocket launch attempt