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The Einstein Probe was approved in 2017 as part of the second phase of the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Strategic Priority Program.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)Narrative GeneralJan 9, 2024China launches “lobster eye” Einstein Probe to unveil mysteries of X-ray universe

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: Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)Narrative GeneralDec 31, 2023Chinese satellite internet mission rounds off record year for global launches

Shanghai Gesi Aerospace Technology (Genesat) is a state-owned company established in 2022 by the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Innovation Academy for Microsatellites (IAMCAS) and Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)Narrative GeneralDec 29, 2023First satellite for Chinese G60 megaconstellation rolls off assembly line

The Chinese Academy of Sciences spacecraft Einstein Probe is scheduled to launch in January 2024.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)Narrative GeneralDec 22, 2023CAS and ESA Collaborative Mission Einstein Probe Set for Launch

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) subsidiary CAST and Microsat under the Chinese Academy of Sciences are contracted to manufacture satellites for the Guowang constellation.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)Narrative GeneralJun 9, 2023China’s first stackable satellite reaches orbit on solid rocket launch

CASC subsidiary CAST and Microsat under the Chinese Academy of Sciences are contracted to manufacture satellites for Guowang.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)Narrative GeneralMay 31, 2023China looks to Long March 8 rocket to help launch its answer to Starlink

Changguang Satellite Technology Co. Ltd. is a remote sensing satellite manufacturer and operator spun off from the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of SciencesOrg RelationshipApr 28, 2023Orienspace of China targets first launch in second half of the year

Liu Jizhong, director of China's Lunar Exploration and Space Program Center under the China National Space Administration, and Hou Zengqian of the Institute of Geology at the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences delivered the Tianwen-3 presentations in Hefei that were later shared on Chinese social media.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Geological SciencesOrg RelationshipApr 23, 2023China may include helicopter in Mars sample return mission

The Chinese Academy of Sciences unveiled a prototype of an Ingenuity-like helicopter for Mars sample collection in 2021.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)Narrative GeneralApr 23, 2023China may include helicopter in Mars sample return mission

The Chinese Academy of Sciences developed Tianxing-1 as part of China’s 14th Five-Year Plan.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)Narrative GeneralMar 30, 2023Chinese defense contractor to begin launching VLEO satellites

The Chinese Academy of Sciences is cooperating with the National Space Science Center to develop a medium-to-high Earth orbit satellite for quantum communications.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of SciencesOrg RelationshipMar 10, 2023China is developing a quantum communications satellite network

Subsidiaries of CASC, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, commercial launch company iSpace, and Deep Blue Aerospace have signed contracts to establish a presence in Wenchang International Aerospace City.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)Narrative GeneralFeb 24, 2023New Chinese commercial spaceport to host first launch next year

The Chinese Academy of Sciences provides the propulsion module, service module, satellite bus, mission operations, and Chinese-developed instruments for SMILE.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of SciencesTechnical ProductFeb 20, 2023ESA, China conduct spacecraft-rocket integration tests but joint science mission delayed to 2025

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.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)Narrative GeneralFeb 13, 2023Launches of Chinese commercial rockets could double in 2023

The Chinese Academy of Sciences is evaluating 13 missions for possible implementation across 2025–2030 as part of the SPP III round of missions.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)Narrative GeneralOct 17, 2022China considering mission to Ceres and large dark matter space telescope

Some of the six satellites deployed on the Lijian-1 first flight were developed by the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites under the Chinese Academy of Sciences to conduct space technology research, atmospheric density measurements, quantum key distribution experiments, and electromagnetic tests.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)Narrative GeneralJul 27, 2022CAS Space puts six satellites in orbit with first orbital launch

The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) develops spacecraft including Beidou satellites and has previously launched sounding rockets.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)Narrative GeneralJul 27, 2022CAS Space puts six satellites in orbit with first orbital launch

Lijian-1 can carry 1,500 kg of payload into a 500-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit, according to the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of SciencesTechnical ProductJul 27, 2022CAS Space puts six satellites in orbit with first orbital launch

CAS Space, spun off from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is preparing for its first mission using the ZK-1A designed to carry up to 2 metric tons to LEO and is scheduled to lift off in June or July 2022.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)Org RelationshipMay 13, 2022Chinese rocket company suffers third consecutive launch failure

Institutes belonging to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and other state entities have signed contracts to establish a presence in Wenchang International Aerospace City.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)Narrative GeneralApr 28, 2022China’s Wenchang aims to become commercial space hub
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