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ExPace

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commercialFounded 2006
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ExPace reported a mass-to-orbit of 0.0 kg with 0% of their launches having known mass.

Mentioned as: ExPaceNarrative GeneralJan 5, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Final 2025 Mass-To-Orbit Numbers: @SpaceX once again dominated the game with 2,413 tonnes of known payload delivered - 1.6x their 2024 record, and 34.8x 2nd place, @ULAlaunch. This is equivalent to ~400 male African bush elephants, or ~20 Blue whales. Full numbers below: Mass-to-orbit | % of launches w/ Known Mass @SpaceX | 2,412,740.3kg | 86.6%* @ULAlaunch | 69,338.0kg | 100% CASC | 48,120.0kg | 11.3%* @Roscosmos | 28,690.0kg | 66.7%* @MHI_Group | 23,500.0kg | 100% @Arianespace | 15,606.0kg | 100% @ISRO | 15,553.0kg | 100% VKS RF | 1,350.0kg | 25%* @RocketLab | 1,333.3kg | 72.2%* @KARI2030 | 500.0kg | 100% @ILAerospaceIAI | 260.0kg | 100% @IsarAerospace | 0.0kg | 100% Galactic Energy | 0.0kg | 16.7% @LandSpace_Tech | 0.0kg | 33.3% @GilmourSpace | 0.0kg | 100% Orienspace | 0.0kg | 100% @InnospaceCorp | 0.0kg | 100% -0% reported club- Chinarocket | 0.0kg | 0% @NorthropGrumman | 0.0kg | 0% @CAS_Space | 0.0kg | 0% iSpace | 0.0kg | 0% ExPace | 0.0kg | 0% *Note that payload mass is not always reported for each launch. This could be for a variety of reasons, such as national security or proprietary information concerns. For example, it is extremely likely CASC launched more mass than ULA, but they just haven't reported it.

CASIC’s subsidiary ExPace was founded in 2016 to market the Kuaizhou series of launch vehicles based on military technology.

Mentioned as: ExPaceTechnical ProductDec 22, 2025State-owned enterprises and commercial space in China

Expace previously advertised a 3m version of the KZ-11.

Mentioned as: ExPaceNarrative GeneralDec 14, 2025KZ-11 Y8 promotional video, apparently there were a bunch of upgrades, which fits with the note that it's a test flight, but no indication on what they were. The new 2.65m is not even the largest possible, Expace previously advertised a 3m one. https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1zVmvB7EBN

Expace previously advertised a larger 3-meter version of the KZ-11 Y8.

Mentioned as: ExPaceNarrative GeneralDec 14, 2025KZ-11 Y8 promotional video, apparently there were a bunch of upgrades, which fits with the note that it's a test flight, but no indication on what they were. The new 2.65m is not even the largest possible, Expace previously advertised a 3m one. https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1zVmvB7EBN

EXPACE's Kuaizhou-11 Y8 launched the DEAR-5 cargo ship for AZSPACE at 01:08 UTC on December 13.

Mentioned as: ExPaceOrg RelationshipDec 13, 2025🚀 Liftoff at 01:08UTC December 13, EXPACE's Kuaizhou-11 Y8 launched the DEAR-5 cargo ship for AZSPACE. Another satellite XiWang-5 was also on the ride

ExPace's Kuaizhou-11 launch vehicle launched at 09:08 am China Standard Time on December 13th from Launch Site 95 at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.

Mentioned as: ExPaceNarrative GeneralDec 13, 2025New Commercial Cargo Spacecraft Reaches Orbit for Yearlong Mission [Kuaizhou-11 Y8]

Kuaizhou-11 is a larger commercial launch vehicle developed by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation and manufactured by ExPace.

Mentioned as: ExPaceNarrative GeneralDec 13, 2025New Commercial Cargo Spacecraft Reaches Orbit for Yearlong Mission [Kuaizhou-11 Y8]

ExPace’s Kuaizhou-1A lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center at 17:00 pm China Standard Time on December 5th.

Mentioned as: ExPaceTechnical ProductDec 5, 2025Maritime Navigation Duo Launched From Jiuquan [Kuaizhou-1A Flight-31]

Kuaizhou-1A is one of the first commercial launch vehicles from China, developed by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation and now manufactured by ExPace.

Mentioned as: ExPaceNarrative GeneralDec 5, 2025Maritime Navigation Duo Launched From Jiuquan [Kuaizhou-1A Flight-31]

The launch of Kuaizhou-1A marked another successful flight of the upgraded 'Pro' variant for ExPace, which has delivered payloads for the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Pakistan.

Mentioned as: ExPaceNarrative GeneralDec 5, 2025Maritime Navigation Duo Launched From Jiuquan [Kuaizhou-1A Flight-31]

Expace is a commercial spinoff from the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC).

Mentioned as: ExPaceNarrative GeneralNov 23, 2025Sizing Up China's Commercial Launchers

Before the acquisition, the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation controlled 56.4347 percent of ExPace.

Mentioned as: ExPaceNarrative GeneralOct 21, 2025Orienspace Outlines Path Forward for Gravity-1, ExPace Sees Majority Stake Sale

Sichuan's acquisition of a majority share in ExPace is related to the research and development of launch vehicles.

Mentioned as: ExPaceNarrative GeneralOct 21, 2025Orienspace Outlines Path Forward for Gravity-1, ExPace Sees Majority Stake Sale

Sichuan Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Investment Co Ltd is the main buyer of ExPace's shares.

Mentioned as: ExPaceNarrative GeneralOct 21, 2025Orienspace Outlines Path Forward for Gravity-1, ExPace Sees Majority Stake Sale

Sichuan province has acquired a 30.66 percent stake in ExPace.

Mentioned as: ExPaceNarrative GeneralOct 21, 2025Orienspace Outlines Path Forward for Gravity-1, ExPace Sees Majority Stake Sale

Expace's subsidiary Sanjiang Group sold a 30.66% stake for an undisclosed amount.

Mentioned as: ExPaceNarrative GeneralOct 20, 2025Chinese Space Financing Goes Mainstream

Expace reported losses of ¥180 million in 2024.

Mentioned as: ExPaceNarrative FinancialOct 15, 2025R to @TAbusnardo: As noted above, this happens in context of much provincial investment in space industry, losses by Expace (2024:¥180M) & poorer prospect than some competitors. Wuhan-based expace mainly has launch/integration facility in Xichang, article mentions moving Kuaizhou-6 R&D to Chengdu.

CASIC's Academy of Launch Technology is partially divesting from ExPace, the Kuaizhou Launch provider.

Mentioned as: ExPaceOrg RelationshipOct 15, 2025R to @TAbusnardo: CASIC's Academy of Launch Technology (Sanjiang Group) is partially divesting from ExPace, the Kuaizhou Launch provider, selling 31% of its 56% share in the company to a subsidiary of Province-owned Sichuan Development (Holdings) https://www.bilibili.com/opus/1123932940685803541 https://www.163.com/dy/article/KA0MBNH005563KCB.html?spss=dy_author

Expace is a Wuhan-based company that primarily has a launch and integration facility in Xichang.

Mentioned as: ExpaceTechnical ProductOct 15, 2025R to @TAbusnardo: As noted above, this happens in context of much provincial investment in space industry, losses by Expace (2024:¥180M) & poorer prospect than some competitors. Wuhan-based expace mainly has launch/integration facility in Xichang, article mentions moving Kuaizhou-6 R&D to Chengdu.

CASIC's Academy of Launch Technology is selling 31% of its 56% share in ExPace.

Mentioned as: ExPaceNarrative GeneralOct 15, 2025R to @TAbusnardo: CASIC's Academy of Launch Technology (Sanjiang Group) is partially divesting from ExPace, the Kuaizhou Launch provider, selling 31% of its 56% share in the company to a subsidiary of Province-owned Sichuan Development (Holdings) https://www.bilibili.com/opus/1123932940685803541 https://www.163.com/dy/article/KA0MBNH005563KCB.html?spss=dy_author
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