SAST is a significant organization in the space industry. Detailed historical information will be added soon.
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SAST 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.
A Chinese Long March 6C rocket upper stage has fragmented into numerous pieces while in low Earth orbit, creating a cloud of debris that is expected to reenter the atmosphere within a few years. This incident highlights concerns about orbital debris and the need for responsible launch vehicle disposal practices.
China is developing a reusable variant of its Long March 10 crew launch vehicle, aiming for a first launch in the first half of 2026, which will significantly enhance its space launch capabilities. This new rocket is designed to carry substantial payloads to orbit, supporting China"s ambitious space programs.
China has set a new global record for the most orbital launches in a year, reaching 92 launches in 2025, surpassing its previous record of 68 set in 2024. The final two launches of the year carried the Tianhui-7 remote sensing satellite and the Shijian-29 A and B technology test satellites into space.