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China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)

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The Tianzhou-6 spacecraft was designed and manufactured by the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST).

Mentioned as: China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)Narrative GeneralMay 10, 2023Tianzhou-6 cargo spacecraft reaches China’s Tiangong space station

China Academy of Space Technology is contracted to manufacture satellites for the Guowang project.

Mentioned as: China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)Narrative GeneralMar 28, 2023China to begin constructing its own megaconstellation later this year

The China Academy of Space Technology equipped Zhongxing-26 with 94 Ka-band user beams.

Mentioned as: the china academy of space technologyNarrative GeneralFeb 23, 2023China launches high-capacity communications satellite after 39-day pause

China Academy of Space Technology is considering expanding the three-module Tiangong station to provide greater capacity for hosting astronauts.

Mentioned as: China Academy of Space TechnologyTechnical ProductDec 30, 2022China looks to build space partnerships with Gulf nations

The China Academy of Space Technology plans a 2028 space-based demonstration of space solar power.

Mentioned as: China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)Org RelationshipDec 22, 2022Northrop Grumman clears key hurdle for space-based solar power

The China Academy of Space Technology plans to conduct a "Space high voltage transfer and wireless power transmission experiment" in low Earth orbit in 2028.

Mentioned as: China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)Narrative PlanNov 23, 2022China to use space station to test space-based solar power

Doreen Bogdan-Martin won the ITU Secretary-General election on 2022-09-29 with 139 out of 172 votes cast by the ITU’s 193 member states.

Mentioned as: China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)Narrative GeneralSep 30, 2022US candidate to be first woman to lead UN telecoms agency

Yaogan-36 A and Yaogan-36 B were manufactured by the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) in Beijing.

Mentioned as: China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)Narrative GeneralSep 27, 2022China conducts trio of orbital launches across two days

Two of the Yaogan-35 satellites in the fifth batch were developed by the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) and the third was provided by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST).

Mentioned as: China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)Narrative GeneralSep 6, 2022China performs two launches inside two hours

The China Academy of Space Technology plans to test wireless power transmission in low Earth orbit in 2028 and to deploy a megawatt-class experimental satellite in geostationary orbit as soon as 2030.

Mentioned as: China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)Org RelationshipAug 18, 2022ESA to request funding for space-based solar power study

The China Academy of Space Technology plans a Space high voltage transfer and wireless power transmission experiment in low Earth orbit in 2028 followed by tests in geostationary orbit in 2030.

Mentioned as: China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)Org RelationshipJun 14, 2022Chinese university completes space-based solar power ground test facility

The China Academy of Space Technology plans a Space high voltage transfer and wireless power transmission experiment in low Earth orbit in 2028.

Mentioned as: China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)Narrative PlanJun 8, 2022China aims for space-based solar power test in LEO in 2028, GEO in 2030

Phase 2 of CAST’s plan is scheduled for 2030 in geostationary orbit and requires accurate energy transmission over a distance of 35,800 km to Earth.

Mentioned as: China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)Org RelationshipJun 8, 2022China aims for space-based solar power test in LEO in 2028, GEO in 2030

CAST stated in 2021 that it was working toward small-scale electricity generation tests in 2022 and is constructing test facilities in Chongqing to support space-based solar power research.

Mentioned as: China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)Org RelationshipJun 8, 2022China aims for space-based solar power test in LEO in 2028, GEO in 2030

CAST previously set a goal of launching a megawatt-level space solar power satellite by 2030, and the 2028 plan advances a first in-orbit satellite by two years relative to that goal.

Mentioned as: CASTOrg RelationshipJun 8, 2022China aims for space-based solar power test in LEO in 2028, GEO in 2030

The Siwei-01 and Siwei-02 satellites were developed by the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST).

Mentioned as: China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)Narrative GeneralApr 29, 2022China launches pair of commercial remote sensing satellites, sea launch scrubbed

The new CAST plant in Tianjin will be capable of producing more than 200 satellites per year.

Mentioned as: CASTTechnical ProductApr 6, 2022New Chinese small sat manufacturing capacity could have international ramifications

CAST is China’s main spacecraft maker, producing space station modules, crewed spacecraft, and satellite buses.

Mentioned as: CASTTechnical ProductApr 6, 2022New Chinese small sat manufacturing capacity could have international ramifications

The Shijian-6 (05) satellites were developed by the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) and Aerospace Dongfanghong Satellite Co., Ltd.

Mentioned as: China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)Narrative GeneralDec 10, 2021China sends classified Shijian satellites into orbit with milestone Long March launch

China Academy of Space Technology is working towards small-scale electricity generation tests in 2022 for space-based solar power.

Mentioned as: China Academy of Space TechnologyTechnical ProductAug 30, 2021China researchers to study assembly of ultra-large Spacecraft
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