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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)

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CASC planned to launch more than 200 spacecraft on more than 60 launches as part of its 2023 plans.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Org RelationshipSep 18, 2023China launches new batch of Yaogan reconnaissance satellites

DFH Satellite, part of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp., has helped deploy hundreds of Earth observation satellites mainly focused on optical and synthetic aperture radar imagery.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp.Org RelationshipSep 15, 2023Earth observation players seek new capabilities to tackle climate change

CASC official Bao Weimin advocated establishing a space economic zone between the Earth and the Moon capable of generating $10,000,000,000,000 a year for China by 2050.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Org RelationshipSep 4, 2023Chinese scientist proposes solar system-wide resource utilization roadmap

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) identified the Land Exploration-4 01 mission as involving a high-orbit 20-meter resolution SAR satellite in its 2023 plans.

Mentioned as: cascTechnical ProductAug 14, 2023China launches first geosynchronous orbit radar satellite

CASC aimed to launch around 70 times in 2023, with both state-owned and commercial Chinese launch service providers contributing to the launch cadence.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative GeneralAug 14, 2023China launches first geosynchronous orbit radar satellite

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) identified the payload of the 2023-07-26 Xichang launch as Yaogan-36.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative GeneralJul 27, 2023Pair of Chinese launches put flat-panel satellite, new spy sats in orbit

Skysight AS-1 is a synthetic aperture radar satellite built by DFH Satellite Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of CASC.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Org RelationshipJul 27, 2023Pair of Chinese launches put flat-panel satellite, new spy sats in orbit

CASC plans more than 60 launches in 2023, with the 2023-07-22 and 2023-07-26 missions marking the 29th and 30th launches for 2023 by CASC.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Org RelationshipJul 27, 2023Pair of Chinese launches put flat-panel satellite, new spy sats in orbit

China and Venezuela established space cooperation in 2008 with the launch of the CASC-built VeneSat-1 communications satellite.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Org RelationshipJul 18, 2023Venezuela signs up to China’s moon base initiative

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation has reported progress on testing 130-ton-thrust kerosene–liquid oxygen engines for the Long March 10 family.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative GeneralJul 17, 2023China sets out preliminary crewed lunar landing plan

State-owned main space contractor CASC and commercial players planned more than 70 launches in China in 2023.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative GeneralJul 12, 2023China’s Landspace reaches orbit with methane-powered Zhuque-2 rocket

CASC plans more than 60 launches 2023.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative PlanJun 27, 2023Chinese company plans to launch rocket comparable to Falcon 9 in 2024

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation plans to ramp up production of Long March 5B and Long March 8 rockets to support the Guowang project.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative PlanJun 27, 2023Chinese company plans to launch rocket comparable to Falcon 9 in 2024

The Tianlong-2 rocket used 85-ton-thrust YF-102 gas-generator engines developed by CASC rather than Space Pioneer’s Tianhuo engines.

Mentioned as: cascNarrative GeneralJun 27, 2023Chinese company plans to launch rocket comparable to Falcon 9 in 2024

CASC frames the development of coal-derived rocket fuel as a national strategic initiative and plans capacity to produce about 30,000,000 kg annually.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative PlanJun 27, 2023Chinese company plans to launch rocket comparable to Falcon 9 in 2024

The Tianlong-2 launch used rocket-grade kerosene derived from coal supplied through cooperation with the 165 Institute of CASC’s Academy of Aerospace Liquid Propulsion Technology.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative GeneralJun 27, 2023Chinese company plans to launch rocket comparable to Falcon 9 in 2024

CASC included construction of the Tianwen-2 spacecraft as a key goal in its 2023 plans alongside building the Chang’e-7 lunar south pole landing mission spacecraft.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative PlanJun 26, 2023China conducts parachute tests for asteroid sample return mission

CASC has developed parachutes for its human spaceflight program, the Tianwen-1 Mars rover landing, and for the 2020 Chang’e-5 and upcoming Chang’e-6 lunar sample return missions.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Org RelationshipJun 26, 2023China conducts parachute tests for asteroid sample return mission

A plan to mass produce CASC’s Long March 8 is linked to China’s plans to launch a 13,000-satellite megaconstellation.

Mentioned as: cascTechnical ProductJun 14, 2023China begins constructing commercial launch pad for solid rockets

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) subsidiary CAST and Microsat under the Chinese Academy of Sciences are contracted to manufacture satellites for the Guowang constellation.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative GeneralJun 9, 2023China’s first stackable satellite reaches orbit on solid rocket launch
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