RKLBRocket Lab+Neutron.DevLUNRIntuitive+IM-2.LandingASTSAST Space+BlueBird.DeployPLPlanet Labs+Pelican.LaunchBKSYBlackSky+Gen-3.LiveSPIRSpire+100.SatsRDWRedwire+ISM.ModuleIRDMIridium+IoT.ExpandVSATViasat+ViaSat-3.LiveSPACEXSpaceX+Starship.V3FUND.YTD2025-26$12B+.Raised
Companies / China Aerospace Science & Technology Corp

China Aerospace Science & Technology Corp

CASC is China's primary space contractor, operating the Long March launch vehicle family, Shenzhou crewed spacecraft, Tianhe space station, and Chang'e lunar exploration program. China conducted 67 orbital launches in 2024, second only to SpaceX.

Founded
1999
Headquarters
Beijing, China
CEO
N/A (state enterprise)
Headcount
150,000+
Total Funding
N/A (state-owned)
Latest Valuation
N/A (state-owned)
Status
government

Products

Long March familyShenzhouTianhe space stationChang'e

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