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China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)

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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: China Academy of Space TechnologyTechnical ProductMar 10, 2026How Large Are GuoWang's Mega-Constellation Satellites?

The China Academy of Space Technology implemented a common platform design for GuoWang, creating two platforms described as large and small.

Mentioned as: the china academy of space technologyNarrative GeneralMar 10, 2026How Large Are GuoWang's Mega-Constellation Satellites?

The Institute of Optics and Electronics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, the Xi'an branch of the China Academy of Space Technology, Beijing Guangyou Xingkong Technology Co Ltd, and the Yunnan Lijiang Astronomical Observatory collaborated on achieving the geostationary laser link.

Mentioned as: the china academy of space technologyNarrative GeneralMar 5, 2026Engineers Achieve One Gigabit Laser Link With Geostationary Satellite

The mapping technology for Mani was developed at the Niels Bohr Institute and is based on taking multiple images of a given area from different angles and recording shadows cast on the lunar surface.

Mentioned as: castNarrative GeneralMar 5, 2026Danish Mani mission to chart lunar terrain in 3D

TJSW-20 and TJSW-23 belong to the China Academy of Space Technology.

Mentioned as: the china academy of space technologyNarrative GeneralMar 5, 2026Engineers Achieve One Gigabit Laser Link With Geostationary Satellite

CAST was founded on February 20, 1968.

Mentioned as: castNarrative GeneralFeb 21, 2026Test of upgraded deluge at Hainan Commercial pad 2, likely required for the launch of the CZ-10B this spring. CAST celebrates its 58th anniversary with this picture of Mengzhou, since its founding 2/20/68 the institute launched more than 600 satellites, with over half this decade

More than half of the satellites launched by CAST were launched in this decade.

Mentioned as: CASTTechnical ProductFeb 21, 2026Test of upgraded deluge at Hainan Commercial pad 2, likely required for the launch of the CZ-10B this spring. CAST celebrates its 58th anniversary with this picture of Mengzhou, since its founding 2/20/68 the institute launched more than 600 satellites, with over half this decade

Since its founding on February 20, 1968, CAST has launched more than 600 satellites.

Mentioned as: CASTTechnical ProductFeb 21, 2026Test of upgraded deluge at Hainan Commercial pad 2, likely required for the launch of the CZ-10B this spring. CAST celebrates its 58th anniversary with this picture of Mengzhou, since its founding 2/20/68 the institute launched more than 600 satellites, with over half this decade

CAST displayed a picture of Mengzhou as part of its 58th anniversary observance.

Mentioned as: castNarrative GeneralFeb 21, 2026Test of upgraded deluge at Hainan Commercial pad 2, likely required for the launch of the CZ-10B this spring. CAST celebrates its 58th anniversary with this picture of Mengzhou, since its founding 2/20/68 the institute launched more than 600 satellites, with over half this decade

CAST is celebrating its 58th anniversary.

Mentioned as: castNarrative GeneralFeb 21, 2026Test of upgraded deluge at Hainan Commercial pad 2, likely required for the launch of the CZ-10B this spring. CAST celebrates its 58th anniversary with this picture of Mengzhou, since its founding 2/20/68 the institute launched more than 600 satellites, with over half this decade

CAST is launching a commercial "spatial environment detection satellite".

Mentioned as: CASTTechnical ProductFeb 12, 2026I find it interesting China's the one who really make use of the flexibility of a mobile launch site at sea, wonder if that's going to inspire other countries/companies elsewhere. Also the thing CAST launching a commercial "spatial environment detection satellite" on this...

The Space Environment Monitoring Satellite was built by the China Academy of Space Technology using commercially available platforms.

Mentioned as: China Academy of Space TechnologyTechnical ProductFeb 12, 2026Pakistani, Hong Kong Satellites Deployed via Launch From South China Sea [Jielong-3 Y9]

The China Academy of Space Technology provided development support for the PRSC-EO2 spacecraft.

Mentioned as: China Academy of Space TechnologyTechnical ProductFeb 12, 2026Pakistani, Hong Kong Satellites Deployed via Launch From South China Sea [Jielong-3 Y9]

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation is the nation’s dominant space contractor and owns the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, and China Academy of Space Technology.

Mentioned as: China Academy of Space TechnologyTechnical ProductFeb 4, 2026Potential Space Data Centers Attracts Interest From State and Commercial Enterprises

AlSat-3B was produced by the China Academy of Space Technology and procured through China Great Wall Industry Corporation.

Mentioned as: the china academy of space technologyNarrative GeneralJan 31, 2026Second Algerian Remote Sensing Spacecraft Deployed Into Orbit [Long March 2C]

AlSat 3A was developed by the China Academy of Space Technology to provide data and imagery for land use planning, disaster prevention, and mitigation in Algeria.

Mentioned as: the china academy of space technologyNarrative GeneralJan 31, 2026China sea launch boosts private rocket activity in 2026

The AlSat 3A spacecraft was built by the China Academy of Space Technology.

Mentioned as: the china academy of space technologyTechnical ProductJan 19, 2026China lofts AlSat 3A imaging craft for Algeria

The China Academy of Space Technology (CASC) reported that the LM-3B failed during its third stage flight.

Mentioned as: the china academy of space technologyNarrative GeneralJan 17, 2026While we wait for Galactic Energy's official statement, CASC reports the LM-3B failed during 3rd stage flight - the liquid hydrogen/oxygen powered stage has always been the Achilles' Heel of the LM-3 series, being the culprit of its 3 previous incidents.

AlSat-3A was developed by the China Academy of Space Technology through China Great Wall Industry Corporation.

Mentioned as: China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)Narrative GeneralJan 15, 2026Algerian Remote Sensing Satellite Delivered to Orbit From Jiuquan [Long March 2C]

The GuoWang constellation was developed by the China Academy of Space Technology, which has launched over 600 spacecraft since 1970.

Mentioned as: China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)Org RelationshipJan 13, 2026Wenchang Launch Begins GuoWang Deployments in 2026 [Long March 8A Y7]
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