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Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Innovation Academy for Microsatellites

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Production of GuoWang satellites has been contracted to the China Academy of Space Technology and the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Mentioned as: Innovation Academy for MicrosatellitesTechnical ProductMar 10, 2026How Large Are GuoWang's Mega-Constellation Satellites?

The Innovation Academy for Microsatellites announced a solicitation for launch services for Qingzhou on December 1st.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Innovation Academy for MicrosatellitesNarrative GeneralDec 12, 2025Qingzhou Cargo Delivery Spacecrafts Maiden Flight Delayed to 2026

This was the sixteenth group of satellites produced for the GuoWang constellation by the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Innovation Academy for MicrosatellitesNarrative GeneralDec 12, 2025Sunrise Launch Delivers More GuoWang Satellites [Long March 12 Y4]

After the latest launch, the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites reports having 226 satellites in orbit.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Innovation Academy for MicrosatellitesNarrative GeneralNov 10, 2025GuoWang Reaches 100+ Satellites Deployed With Wenchang Mission [Long March 12 Y3]

The Innovation Academy for Microsatellites, Chinese Academy of Sciences contributed to the GuoWang constellation satellite group.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Innovation Academy for MicrosatellitesNarrative GeneralNov 10, 2025GuoWang Reaches 100+ Satellites Deployed With Wenchang Mission [Long March 12 Y3]

The HS-1 satellite was developed mainly by the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Innovation Academy for MicrosatellitesNarrative GeneralOct 22, 2025China deploys Pakistan's first hyperspectral satellite with Kinetica 1 rocket

The satellites were built by the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Innovation Academy for MicrosatellitesNarrative GeneralOct 21, 2025China deploys sixth batch of Spacesail communications satellites

The Innovation Academy for Microsatellites, Chinese Academy of Sciences developed the PRSC-HS1 spacecraft.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Innovation Academy for MicrosatellitesNarrative GeneralOct 19, 2025Pakistan Launches Privately With CAS Space [Kinetica-1 Y8]

The Innovation Academy for Microsatellites reported that some Qianfan satellites were confirmed to be in stable condition and ready for transfer.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Innovation Academy for MicrosatellitesNarrative GeneralOct 14, 2025Shanghai-Backed Qianfan Constellation May Be Nearing Return to Orbit

The Innovation Academy for Microsatellites, Chinese Academy of Sciences contributed to the satellites onboard the Long March 6A.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Innovation Academy for MicrosatellitesNarrative GeneralSep 27, 2025GuoWang Grows With Latest Taiyuan Launch [Long March 6A Y16]

Kinetica-2 has been selected to launch the Qingzhou cargo spacecraft from the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IAMCAS) as part of a low-cost space station cargo service.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Innovation Academy for MicrosatellitesOrg RelationshipJan 2, 2025China to debut new Long March and commercial rockets in 2025

Genesat was established in 2022 by the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Innovation Academy for Microsatellites (IAMCAS) and Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (Spacesail).

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Innovation Academy for MicrosatellitesNarrative GeneralDec 30, 2024Satellite manufacturer for Chinese megaconstellation secures $137 million funding

SSST and the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites (IAMCAS) established Shanghai Gesi Aerospace Technology (Genesat) in 2022 to set up satellite manufacturing facilities.

Mentioned as: Innovation Academy for Microsatellites (IAMCAS)Technical ProductFeb 2, 2024Shanghai firm behind G60 megaconstellation raises $943 million

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’ Innovation Academy for MicrosatellitesNarrative 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’ Innovation Academy for MicrosatellitesNarrative GeneralDec 29, 2023First satellite for Chinese G60 megaconstellation rolls off assembly line

The Innovation Academy for Microsatellites (IAMCAS) is contracted to manufacture satellites for the Guowang project.

Mentioned as: Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Innovation Academy for MicrosatellitesNarrative GeneralMar 28, 2023China to begin constructing its own megaconstellation later this year

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’ Innovation Academy for MicrosatellitesNarrative GeneralJul 27, 2022CAS Space puts six satellites in orbit with first orbital launch

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: innovation academy for microsatellitesTechnical ProductDec 7, 2021China’s SAR satellite surge continues with new constellation plan