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The Einstein Probe was proposed in 2013 and approved in 2017 as part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Strategic Priority Program on Space Science second phase.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)Narrative GeneralMar 30, 2022China to launch Einstein Probe in 2023 to observe violent cosmic events

The Einstein Probe passed a major review on 2022-03-25 organized by the National Space Science Center under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of SciencesTechnical ProductMar 30, 2022China to launch Einstein Probe in 2023 to observe violent cosmic events

CAS Space is registered as Beijing Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd. and was spun off from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in December 2018.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of SciencesOrg RelationshipMar 18, 2022China is developing new solid rockets to boost overall space capabilities

The China National Space Administration established the Space Debris Monitoring and Application Center in 2015 at the National Astronomical Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Mentioned as: the chinese academy of sciencesNarrative GeneralMar 10, 2022Chinese official calls for protection of space assets, international coordination mechanisms

China’s National Space Administration established the Space Debris Monitoring and Application Center in 2015 at the National Astronomical Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Mentioned as: the chinese academy of sciencesNarrative GeneralFeb 23, 2022Moon-bound rocket stage still most likely from 2014 Chang’e mission, despite China’s denial

The CNSA’s Space Debris Monitoring and Application Center was established in 2015 at the National Astronomical Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)Narrative GeneralJan 20, 2022Chinese satellite in near miss with Russian ASAT test debris

Qilu-1 was launched in April, developed by the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and is operated by Shandong Industrial Technology Research Institute.

Mentioned as: the chinese academy of sciencesTechnical ProductDec 7, 2021China’s SAR satellite surge continues with new constellation plan

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

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)Org RelationshipAug 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.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of SciencesTechnical ProductAug 3, 2021Mystery surrounds Chinese private rocket launch attempt

Xiamen-1 is planned to be part of a 108-satellite constellation with involvement from the Xi’an Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)Narrative GeneralJun 9, 2021Shenzhen offers support to boost satellite sector in Chinese city

Spacety is working with LaserFleet, a spinoff from the Chinese Academy of Sciences that plans to build a low Earth orbit constellation providing broadband services through laser communications.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of SciencesOrg RelationshipNov 25, 2019French startup ThrustMe found fast route to orbit through China’s Spacety

LaserFleet is a spin-off from the Chinese Academy of Sciences with plans to build a low Earth orbit constellation providing broadband services via laser communications.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of SciencesOrg RelationshipNov 4, 2019China tests grid fins with launch of Gaofen-7 imaging satellite

Spacety has five or six customers at institutes under the Chinese Academy of Sciences conducting experiments, including microgravity science research in cooperation with SpacePharma on a satellite launched in February 2017.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)Narrative GeneralNov 16, 2018Microsatellite maker Spacety looks to fill the gaps in the new Chinese market

CASC will develop high-throughput broadband communication satellites, technology test satellites, and a new round of space science missions developed under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of SciencesOrg RelationshipSep 27, 2018China outlines intense period for human spaceflight, robotic exploration and satellite constellations
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