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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)

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The Long March 8 was first announced as an expendable launcher in 2016 and can initially be produced to meet a launch rate of 10 per year, according to CASC.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Org RelationshipDec 3, 2019China to continue world-leading launch rate in 2020

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) will launch around 30 rockets in 2020.

Mentioned as: cascTechnical ProductDec 3, 2019China to continue world-leading launch rate in 2020

CASC states that the Long March 8 will be able to launch a 5 metric ton payload to Sun-synchronous orbit and 2.8 metric tons to geosynchronous transfer orbit.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Org RelationshipDec 3, 2019China to continue world-leading launch rate in 2020

The state-owned CASC reported revenues of $37,700,000,000 in 2018.

Mentioned as: cascNarrative GeneralNov 19, 2019China Satcom files insurance claim over ChinaSat-18 loss

On 2019-01-29, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation planned a return-to-flight of the Long March 5 for July.

Mentioned as: china aerospace science and technology corporationNarrative GeneralOct 14, 2019China begins preparations for crucial Long March 5 rocket launch

CASC aimed to launch Chang’e-5 in late 2019, but the mission may now only launch after the Long March 5B test flight and the summer 2020 Mars mission.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative GeneralSep 11, 2019Chinese space station core module passes review but faces delays

Chinarocket Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, is set to test launch the Commercial Jielong-1 solid microlauncher in August after transportation to the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in late July.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Org RelationshipAug 12, 2019Chinese Linkspace reaches 300 meters with launch and landing test

CASC will work with the city of Yantai in Shandong province to develop a port to facilitate frequent sea-based launches for the Long March 11.

Mentioned as: cascNarrative PlanAug 12, 2019Chinese Linkspace reaches 300 meters with launch and landing test

The China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology and the Shanghai Academy of Space Technology, both belonging to CASC, are developing vertical takeoff and vertical landing launch vehicles including the new Long March 8 and a variant of the Long March 6 using kerosene and liquid oxygen.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative GeneralJul 30, 2019Chinese Long March launch tests grid fins for safety, future reusability

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation planned a mission dress rehearsal at Wenchang at the end of 2019 involving a non-flight model of the rocket and the Chinese Space Station core module.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Org RelationshipJul 19, 2019China’s Tiangong-2 space lab reenters over South Pacific

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation planned a mission dress rehearsal at Wenchang at the end of 2019 involving a non-flight model of the rocket and the CSS core module as part of preparations for the Long March 5B test flight.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Org RelationshipJul 12, 2019China set to carry out controlled deorbiting of Tiangong-2 space lab

CASC vice president Yang Baohua indicated preparations for a third flight of the Long March 5 were planned for July during a 2019-01-29 news conference in Beijing.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Org RelationshipJun 21, 2019China’s moon, Mars and space station missions may be facing delays

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) developed the Long March 5 rocket.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative GeneralJun 21, 2019China’s moon, Mars and space station missions may be facing delays

The Academy of Aerospace Propulsion Technology, an institute under China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), completed testing of a variable-thrust engine capable of 7,500 newtons of thrust.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative GeneralMay 29, 2019China’s first Mars spacecraft undergoing integration for 2020 launch

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is preparing a sea launch of its solid-propellant Long March 11 launch vehicle from a modified vessel on 2019-06-05.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Org RelationshipMay 6, 2019China’s iSpace to make private orbital launch attempt in early June

Chinarocket Co., Ltd., a CASC commercial subsidiary, is developing the Jielong-1 (Smart Dragon-1) microlauncher.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative GeneralMay 6, 2019China’s iSpace to make private orbital launch attempt in early June

Chinarocket Co., Ltd., a CASC subsidiary, plans to develop the Jielong series and a Tenglong series of launch vehicles.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative PlanFeb 26, 2019Chinese state-owned firms preparing to launch new commercial rockets

CASC’s 2018 launches included the Chang’e-4 lunar far side landing mission, the first Hongyan LEO communications satellite, and 18 Beidou satellites.

Mentioned as: CASCTechnical ProductJan 29, 2019China will attempt 30-plus launches in 2019, including crucial Long March 5 missions

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation planned more than 30 launches in 2019.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Technical ProductJan 29, 2019China will attempt 30-plus launches in 2019, including crucial Long March 5 missions

CASC planned to launch 10 additional Beidou positioning, navigation, and timing satellites through seven Long March 3 series launches from Xichang.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Org RelationshipJan 29, 2019China will attempt 30-plus launches in 2019, including crucial Long March 5 missions
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