Government

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

China

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation logo
CASCEst. 1999

About

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The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.

Administrator

Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei

Founded

1999

Type

Government

Country

China

Launchers

Long March

Spacecraft

N/A

Launch Record

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577

Total Launches

562

Successful

15

Failed

9

Pending

97.4%

Success Rate

Landing Record

1

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

1

Failed Landings

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