
About CASC (China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation)
CASC (China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation) is a government agency headquartered in Beijing, China, founded in 1999. It works in Launch Vehicles & Propulsion, Satellites & Spacecraft and Human Spaceflight & Life Support. Space Atlas lists 6 sites in 1 country.
China's main space contractor — develops Long March rockets, satellites and the Chinese Space Station.
- Founded
- 1999
Sectors
Group & Subsidiaries
Subsidiary · Beijing, China
CAST (China Academy of Space Technology)Core spacecraft development subsidiary — designs China's civil and commercial satellites.
Subsidiary · Beijing, China
CGWIC (China Great Wall Industry Corporation)Commercial launch services arm — manages international payload launches on Long March rockets.
Subsidiary · Shanghai, China
SAST (Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology)Liquid rocket and satellite production subsidiary based in Shanghai.
Locations
View on atlasBeijing
HQ16 Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100048, Beijing, China
China Rocket Co., Ltd. (China Long March Rocket Co.)
Beijing, Beijing, China
China Siwei Surveying and Mapping Technology (China Siwei)
Beijing, Beijing, China
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Inner Mongolia, Jiuquan, China
Wenchang Space Launch Center
Wenchang Space Launch Center, Hainan 571300, Wenchang, China
Academy of Aerospace Liquid Propulsion Technology (AALPT)
Xi'an, Xi'an, China
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China Manned Space Agency (CMSA)
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