China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

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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.

Along with space and defence manufacture, CASC also produces a number of high-end civilian products such as machinery, chemicals, communications equipment, transportation equipment, computers, medical care products and environmental protection equipment. CASC provides commercial launch services to the international market and is one of the world's most advanced organizations in the development and deployment of high energy propellant technology, strap-on boosters, and launching multiple satellites atop a single rocket. The corporation has registered capital of 1.1 billion U.S. dollars and employs 110 000 people.

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Chinese space program - China National Space Administration (CNSA)
Earth Observation Satellites Fanhui Shi Weixing · Kuafu · Fengyun  · China-Brazil Earth Resources Satellite program (joint Brazil)
Communication, Positioning and
Engineering Test Satellites		 Beidou navigation system · Dong Fang Hong
In Development: COMPASS navigation system
Astronomical Observation Satellites Double Star Mission (joint ESA)
Lunar and Planetary
Exploration Satellites		 Chang'e 1 · Chinese Lunar Exploration Program
In Development: Yinghuo-1 · Chinese Mars exploration program · Deep space exploration
Human Space Exploration
Active Shenzhou  · Chinese Space Station ·
In Development Shenzhou Cargo · Circumlunar Shenzhou
Canceled Shuguang · Piloted FSW · Project 863 · Chinese Space Shuttle
Launch Vehicles Long March Rocket · Kaituozhe-1 · Fengbao Rocket  · In Development: Chang Zheng 5
Launch Sites Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center · Xichang Satellite Launch Center · Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center · Wenchang Satellite Launch Center
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