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CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)

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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: CAS SpaceOrg RelationshipMar 18, 2022China is developing new solid rockets to boost overall space capabilities

CAS Space plans its first launch of the ZK-1A solid rocket during the first quarter of 2022.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Narrative PlanFeb 9, 2022China plans more than 50 space launches in 2022

CAS spinoff Zhongke Aerospace (CAS Space) is preparing to conduct its first launch in the first quarter of 2022 using the Lijian-1 (Zhongke-1A) solid rocket.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Narrative GeneralJan 3, 2022China aims to complete space station in another huge year in space

CAS Space is preparing its first launch for the first quarter of 2022 and has established facilities in the Nansha district of Guangzhou.

Mentioned as: CAS SpaceTechnical ProductDec 15, 2021Chinese Kuaizhou-1A rocket launch fails

CAS Space unveiled a suborbital tourism concept with vehicle renders resembling Blue Origin’s New Shepard and SpaceX Crew Dragon and aims to provide tourist rides to space as soon as 2024.

Mentioned as: cas spaceTechnical ProductNov 26, 2021Chinese space firms present big ambitions at commercial space forum

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

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Org RelationshipAug 26, 2021Chinese commercial sector investment lagging in 2021

CAS Space raised $31,000,000 in May 2021 as it prepared for launch of the ZK-1A solid rocket.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Org RelationshipAug 10, 2021Chinese hypersonic spaceplane company raises $46 million

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: CAS SpaceTechnical ProductAug 3, 2021Mystery surrounds Chinese private rocket launch attempt

Chinese commercial companies planning launches in 2021 include Landspace, iSpace, Deep Blue Aerospace, Expace and CAS Space.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Narrative GeneralJul 6, 2021China conducts third orbital launch inside four days

Other Chinese state-owned and commercial companies planning launches in 2021 include Landspace, iSpace, Deep Blue Aerospace, Expace, and CAS Space.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Narrative GeneralJun 18, 2021China launches new group of classified Yaogan-30 satellites

CAS Space and private firm Deep Blue Aerospace were working towards first launches planned for later in 2021.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Narrative GeneralApr 8, 2021Ningbo, Wenchang to construct Chinese commercial spaceports

CAS Space’s industrial base in Nansha broke ground on 2021-03-08 and the facilities are expected to be able to produce up to 30 rockets annually.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Org RelationshipApr 6, 2021Guangzhou moves to establish Chinese commercial space cluster

CAS Space plans to develop a family of reusable ZK launch vehicles ranging from one metric ton to LEO up to 15,000 kg using a three-core rocket design.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Org RelationshipApr 6, 2021Guangzhou moves to establish Chinese commercial space cluster

CAS Space tested a 23-kilogram vertical takeoff, vertical landing demonstrator on 2021-04-02 for future sea-based launch and landings.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Org RelationshipApr 6, 2021Guangzhou moves to establish Chinese commercial space cluster

State-owned spinoff China Rocket Co. Ltd. and Expace and CAS Space are planning launches 2021.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Narrative GeneralFeb 26, 2021Automaker Geely gains approval for satellites for self-driving constellation

Commercial Chinese launch providers China Rocket Co. Ltd., Expace, Galactic Energy, CAS Space, Deep Blue Aerospace, and Landspace were planning launches in 2021.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Narrative GeneralFeb 24, 2021China launches trio of Yaogan-31 ocean reconnaissance satellites

CAS Space is developing a rocket production facility in Nansha District in Guangzhou and is developing what would be China’s largest solid rocket by payload capacity with a target first launch in 2021.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Org RelationshipDec 11, 2020Remote sensing satellite firm completes huge funding round as Chinese space sector activity accelerates

CAS and the local government agreed in 2019 to jointly build the 99-square-kilometer Nansha Science City, within which the CAS Space facility will be established.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Narrative GeneralOct 23, 2020Chinese rocket companies secure local government support for research, production facilities

CAS Space’s planned solid launcher would be China’s largest solid rocket by payload capacity, exceeding CASC’s Long March 11 and the Kuaizhou-11 operated under CASIC.

Mentioned as: CAS SpaceOrg RelationshipOct 23, 2020Chinese rocket companies secure local government support for research, production facilities

An infographic from CAS Space suggests planned ZK liquid launchers will be reusable and that ZK launchers range from one metric ton to LEO up to 15,000 kg with a three-core rocket design.

Mentioned as: CAS SpaceTechnical ProductOct 23, 2020Chinese rocket companies secure local government support for research, production facilities
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