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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)

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Chinarocket Co., Ltd. under CASC is developing the Smart Dragon-1 (Jie Long-1) solid micro launcher with a 150-kilogram capacity to a 700-kilometer Sun-synchronous orbit and could have a test flight in the coming months.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Org RelationshipJan 24, 2019Chinese companies OneSpace and iSpace are preparing for first orbital launches

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) plans to launch the Chang’e-5 near-side sample return mission on the second of two planned Long March 5 heavy-lift rocket launches in 2019.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Org RelationshipJan 3, 2019Chang’e-4 returns first images from lunar farside following historic landing

No official date was released for Chang’e-4’s powered descent landing attempt, but the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation indicated the landing would take place in the first days of January 2019 following sunrise over the main candidate landing site in late December.

Mentioned as: china aerospace science and technology corporationNarrative GeneralDec 12, 2018Chang’e-4 spacecraft enters lunar orbit ahead of first-ever far side landing

CASC scheduled the Chang’e-4 landing to take place in the first days of January 2019 after sunrise at the main candidate landing site in late December.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative GeneralDec 7, 2018China launches Chang’e-4 spacecraft for pioneering lunar far side landing mission

CASC will develop high-throughput broadband communication satellites, technology test satellites, and a new round of space science missions developed under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Mentioned as: CASCOrg RelationshipSep 27, 2018China outlines intense period for human spaceflight, robotic exploration and satellite constellations

CASC’s 2017 space transportation roadmap includes development goals for reusable launch vehicles, suborbital and orbital spaceplanes, a Saturn V-class launcher in the 2020s–2030s, and a nuclear-powered space shuttle by 2045.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative GeneralSep 27, 2018China outlines intense period for human spaceflight, robotic exploration and satellite constellations

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) aims to use its light-lift Long March 11 solid-fueled rocket for low-latitude sea launches using a large modified vessel.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative PlanAug 2, 2018Landspace of China to launch first rocket in Q4 2018

Chinarocket Co., Ltd., operating under CASC, is developing the Lightning Dragon-1 (Jie Long-1) micro launcher designed to put 150 kg into a 700-kilometer Sun-synchronous orbit.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Org RelationshipAug 2, 2018Landspace of China to launch first rocket in Q4 2018

CASC aimed to launch around 35 times in 2018 and had completed 22 successful missions with five months remaining in the year.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Technical ProductJul 31, 2018China completes 22nd launch this year with Gaofen-11, matches national record

CASC is developing the Long March 9 super-heavy-lift launch vehicle with a projected capability of lifting up to 140 metric tons to LEO.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Org RelationshipJul 10, 2018Commercial Chinese companies set sights on methalox rockets, first orbital launches

CASC released a long-term space transportation roadmap in fall 2017 that set 2035 as the target year for achieving full reusability for its launch vehicles.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative PlanJul 5, 2018China reveals details for super-heavy-lift Long March 9 and reusable Long March 8 rockets

CASC is planning up to 36 launches in 2018, and emerging non-government launch providers could raise China’s total orbital launches for the year to over 40.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Org RelationshipJun 5, 2018Long March 3A rocket launches Fengyun-2H meteorological satellite

CASC is planning a potential 36 launches in 2018.

Mentioned as: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Narrative GeneralMay 3, 2018Long March rocket launches Apstar-6C communications satellite from China
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