China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation / organization
sourcing5 factsCASC is a large state-owned enterprise group and one of the Fortune Global 500 firms. It was formally founded on July 1, 1999, originating from the Fifth Academy of the Ministry of National Defense established in 1956. CASC is mainly engaged in the research, design, manufacture, test and launch of space products, including launch vehicles, satellites, manned and cargo spacecraft, deep space explorers, and space stations, as well as strategic and tactical missile systems. The company describes itself as the leading force of China's space industry.
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faq
What is China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation?
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation focuses on Research, design, manufacture, test and launch of space products (launch vehicles, satellites, manned spacecraft, cargo spacecraft, deep space explorers, space stations) and strategic and tactical missile systems. (source, as of 2026-07-05)
Where is China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation based?
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation is based in China. (source, as of 2026-07-05)
When was China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation founded?
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation was founded in 1999. (source, as of 2026-07-05)
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events
- seismic2026-07-10China recovers Long March 10B first stage on maiden flight
timeline
- 20252025-10-17CASC's Long March rocket family completes its 600th launch (source, as of 2026-07-05)
- 20212021-12-10CASC's Long March rocket family completes its 400th launch (source, as of 2026-07-05)
- 2021-04-29CASC launches Tianhe, the core module of China's space station (source, as of 2026-07-05)
- 20202020-12-22CASC's new Long March-8 rocket makes its maiden flight (source, as of 2026-07-05)
- 20192019-03-10CASC's Long March rocket family completes its 300th launch (source, as of 2026-07-05)
- 19991999-07-01CASC is established with State Council approval (source, as of 2026-07-05)