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

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CAS Space confirmed that they are investigating the incident while fulfilling their duty of care as a launch service provider.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Narrative GeneralDec 15, 2025中国が打ち上げた衛星、スターリンク衛星に「危険なほど接近」–200メートルまで近づく

Kinetica-1 is a solid fuel rocket operated by the private company CAS Space, based in Guangzhou.

Mentioned as: cas spaceNarrative GeneralDec 15, 2025中国が打ち上げた衛星、スターリンク衛星に「危険なほど接近」–200メートルまで近づく

CAS Space stated they will work on identifying the details regarding the close pass incident.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Narrative PlanDec 13, 2025SpaceX Alleges Close Approach of China-Launched Satellite to Starlink Constellation

CAS-SPACE is working with satellite operators to address a close call involving a satellite launched by Kinetica-1 Y11 and a Starlink satellite.

Mentioned as: CAS-SPACEOrg RelationshipDec 13, 2025CAS-SPACE is working with satellite operators to address the close call between one of the 9 satellites launched by Kinetica-1 Y11 and a Starlink

CAS Space claims to use a ground-based space awareness system for selecting launch windows to avoid collisions with known satellites and debris.

Mentioned as: CAS SpaceTechnical ProductDec 13, 2025SpaceX Alleges Close Approach of China-Launched Satellite to Starlink Constellation

CAS Space will coordinate with satellite operators to proceed.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Narrative GeneralDec 13, 2025RT by @AJ_FI: If confirmed, this incident occurred nearly 48 hours after payload separation, by which time the launch mission had long concluded. CAS Space will coordinate with satellite operators to proceed. This calls for re-establishing collaborations between the two New Space ecosystems.

CAS Space launched Kinetica-1 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on December 10th, carrying nine satellites into sun-synchronous orbit.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Technical ProductDec 13, 2025SpaceX Alleges Close Approach of China-Launched Satellite to Starlink Constellation

CAS Space will find a different payload for Kinetica-2 due to Qingzhou likely being off its debut flight.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Narrative GeneralDec 12, 2025Qingzhou Cargo Delivery Spacecrafts Maiden Flight Delayed to 2026

CAS Space’s Kinetica-1 rocket blasted off from Launch Area 130 at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center at 12:03 pm China Standard Time on December 10th.

Mentioned as: CAS SpaceTechnical ProductDec 10, 2025CAS Space Launches Handful of International, Chinese Satellites [Kinetica-1 Y11]

Kinetica-1 is CAS Space's first launch vehicle and consists of four stages that burn solid fuel.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Narrative GeneralDec 10, 2025CAS Space Launches Handful of International, Chinese Satellites [Kinetica-1 Y11]

CAS Space launched Kinetica-1 in partnership with the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation, promoting careers in science and space among youth.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Narrative GeneralDec 10, 2025CAS Space Launches Handful of International, Chinese Satellites [Kinetica-1 Y11]

The Kinetica-1 rocket's launch on December 10th was the 11th launch for both Kinetica-1 and CAS Space.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Narrative GeneralDec 10, 2025CAS Space Launches Handful of International, Chinese Satellites [Kinetica-1 Y11]

The Kinetica-1 solid rocket from CAS Space will be used for the launch.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Narrative PlanDec 9, 2025Relentless. China's 83rd launch of the year is scheduled for ~0400 UTC Wednesday, this time a Kinetica-1 solid rocket from CAS Space. A nano satellite developed by Nepali students to be among the payloads.

CAS Space is preparing the Kinetica-1 solid rocket for launch from Jiuquan, further augmenting the CASC manifest.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Narrative GeneralDec 9, 2025China Executes Quadruple Launch Surge in 96 Hours

CAS-SPACE could launch the Lihong-1 suborbital vehicle later this month.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Narrative GeneralDec 4, 2025There's still a chance that CAS-SPACE could launch the Lihong-1 suborbital vehicle later this month. But the nose-down descent profile looks bizarre.

CAS-SPACE completed a long-duration hot-fire test of their Kinecore-2 engine on December 03.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Narrative GeneralDec 3, 2025On December 03, CAS-SPACE completed a long-duration hot-fire test of their Kinecore-2 engine, to power Kinetica-2 in future. Specs: 110-ton thrust, LOX/Kerosene, Pintle Injector (China's largest of this type).

Qingzhou-1 was previously planned to launch aboard CAS-SPACE's Kinetica-2.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Narrative GeneralDec 1, 2025IAMCAS has issued a public solicitation for a rocket to launch the 5,000 kg Qingzhou-1 cargo spacecraft. Notably, Qingzhou-1 was previously planned to launch aboard CAS-SPACE's Kinetica-2. ​This new tender suggests the launch contract is now up for grabs, potentially opening the door for competitors like Zhuque-3 or Tianlong-3 to step in.

LandSpace, Galactic Energy, CAS Space, Space Pioneer, Yee Space, and MinoSpace have had their IPO counseling and filings accepted by local securities regulatory bureaus.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Narrative GeneralNov 29, 2025China National Space Administration Establishes New Commercial Space Department

CAS-SPACE Kinetica-2 is a launch vehicle.

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Narrative GeneralNov 27, 2025Make it four. SAST Long March 12A LANDSPACE Zhuque-3 SPACE-PIONEER Tianlong-3 CAS-SPACE Kinetica-2

CAS Space is a commercial spinoff from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

Mentioned as: CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.)Narrative GeneralNov 23, 2025Sizing Up China's Commercial Launchers
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