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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)

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The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. achieved success with all 31 of its launches in 2021.

Mentioned as: china aerospace science and technology corpTechnical ProductSep 9, 2021China launches ChinaSat-9B broadcast satellite

CASC aimed to conduct more than 40 launches in 2021 and had completed 26 successful launches at the time of the Long March 3B mission.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Org RelationshipAug 6, 2021China launches Zhongxing-2E communications satellite

China Rocket, a CASC spinoff, developed and successfully launched the Jielong-1 solid rocket but the vehicle has not flown since August 2019.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Org RelationshipAug 3, 2021Mystery surrounds Chinese private rocket launch attempt

The Tianhui-1 04 satellite was developed by Aerospace Dongfanghong Satellite Co., Ltd. of the Fifth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative GeneralJul 29, 2021China Moves Another Imaging Satellite To Orbit

A spaceplane project was included in CASC’s 2017 space transportation roadmap, which also included plans for fully reusable launch vehicles and a nuclear-powered shuttle around 2045.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative PlanJul 16, 2021China launches secretive suborbital vehicle for reusable space transportation system

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) release provided no images or further technical details such as altitude, flight duration, or propulsion systems and indicated the vehicle uses integrated aviation and space technologies with a vertical takeoff and horizontal landing (VTHL) profile.

Mentioned as: cascTechnical ProductJul 16, 2021China launches secretive suborbital vehicle for reusable space transportation system

Chen Hongbo of CASC’s China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT) described in 2017 that the planned reusable spacecraft would be capable of carrying both crew and payloads and that some vehicles would have characteristics of both aircraft and spacecraft.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative GeneralJul 16, 2021China launches secretive suborbital vehicle for reusable space transportation system

The 2020 reusable experimental spacecraft is widely believed to be a reusable spaceplane concept developed by CASC.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative GeneralJul 16, 2021China launches secretive suborbital vehicle for reusable space transportation system

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) plans to conduct more than 40 launches in 2021.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Technical ProductJul 6, 2021China conducts third orbital launch inside four days

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation plans to conduct more than 40 launches in 2021.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Technical ProductJun 18, 2021China launches new group of classified Yaogan-30 satellites

Tianqi-14 was developed by the Shanghai Institute of Space Systems Engineering, which is part of the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST) under China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationOrg RelationshipJun 18, 2021China launches new group of classified Yaogan-30 satellites

CASC plans to conduct more than 40 launches in 2021.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative PlanJun 3, 2021China launches Fengyun-4B meteorological satellite

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation announced plans in 2016 to set up more than 300 satellites under its Hongyan project.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Org RelationshipMay 11, 2021China’s New Bid To Take On Elon Musk’s Starlink: A State-Owned Satellite Enterprise

The launch service for the Long March 6 mission was contracted by China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC), a subsidiary of CASC.

Mentioned as: CASCOrg RelationshipApr 27, 2021China launches space mining test spacecraft on commercial rideshare mission

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. planned to have an initial 60 Hongyan satellites in orbit by 2022.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Org RelationshipApr 21, 2021China is developing plans for a 13,000-satellite megaconstellation

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation plans to conduct more than 40 launches in 2021.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Technical ProductApr 1, 2021China launches the Gaofen-12-(02) satellite

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. plans to launch more than 40 times in 2021.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Technical ProductMar 31, 2021China launches second Gaofen-12 Earth observation satellite

CASC expects China to launch three to five Long March 7A rockets every year before 2025.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative PlanMar 14, 2021China’s Long March 7A Sends Shiyan-9 To Orbit

CASC aims to conduct more than 40 launches across 2021 with additional missions planned by commercial Chinese launch service providers.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative PlanMar 11, 2021China successfully launches new Long March 7A on second attempt

CASC plans to carry out 3 to 5 Long March 7A launches per year by 2025.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Org RelationshipMar 11, 2021China successfully launches new Long March 7A on second attempt
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