China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is a space agency or aerospace company.
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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is a significant organization in the space industry. Detailed historical information will be added soon.
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The city of Shanghai has commenced construction on a wharf intended to facilitate the connection between a planned commercial rocket manufacturing hub and sea-launch operations, marking a significant step towards establishing China's aerospace ambitions. This development is part of the broader "Rocket Star City" initiative, aiming to enhance China's space industry capabilities.
On August 24, 2026, China launched 7 satellites into low Earth orbit using a Long March 6C rocket, while delaying the Chang’e-7 lunar south pole landing mission due to technical issues. The successful launch demonstrates China’s capabilities in space technology, despite facing challenges with its ambitious lunar exploration program.
On August 19, 2026, LandSpace successfully landed the first stage booster of its ZhuQue-3 rocket, marking China's first-ever successful recovery attempt of an orbital-class launch vehicle using landing legs. This achievement demonstrates significant progress in rocket reusability for the Chinese commercial space industry.
China has bounced back from a recent Long March 7A rocket explosion by completing two successful space missions, launching 24 internet satellites into low Earth orbit and delivering the SEO satellite for the United Arab Emirates to its planned orbit. These launches demonstrate China"s capabilities in space exploration and its commitment to advancing its space program.
A Long March-3B rocket was struck by lightning 30 seconds after liftoff from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center on July 23, 2026, but still successfully delivered its payload to geostationary orbit. The incident highlights the robustness of modern launch vehicles and the experience of space agencies in dealing with such events.