CASC is a significant organization in the space industry. Detailed historical information will be added soon.
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CASC is a significant organization in the space industry. Detailed historical information will be added soon.
This page is under development. Please check back for comprehensive history, mission details, and achievements.
China has launched its new Long March 12B rocket, a partially reusable vehicle powered by nine engines, on its maiden mission from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert, successfully reaching low Earth orbit with two satellites for the Qianfan internet megaconstellation. This launch marks a significant milestone in China's space program and has implications for the broader aerospace industry.
China has designated its aerospace sector as an emerging pillar industry, setting the stage for significant investments and advancements in deep space exploration over the next five years. This move is expected to have major implications for the global aerospace industry, with China aiming to launch a Mars sample return mission and construct an international lunar research station.
Chinese launch firm CAS Space is set to launch its reusable Kinetica-2 liquid rocket in late March, carrying a prototype cargo spacecraft called Qingzhou-1, with the mission aiming to support the Tiangong space station. This inaugural launch marks a significant step for CAS Space and the broader aerospace industry, with plans for three further Kinetica-2 launches in 2026.
China is poised to significantly advance its space program in 2026 by conducting tests for crewed lunar missions, launching a record number of rockets, and sending the robotic Chang’e-7 mission to the lunar south pole. This accelerated pace of space exploration underscores China’s commitment to becoming a major player in the global aerospace industry.
The damaged Shenzhou-20 spacecraft, which experienced a suspected debris impact, has safely returned to Earth after undergoing internal repairs in orbit, marking a significant achievement for China"s space program. The successful reentry and landing of the spacecraft demonstrate the country"s capabilities in responding to emergencies in space.