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.
Core Principles
Active Fleet
Launch vehicles and spacecraft currently in operation.
Long March 10
Long March 10A
Long March 11
Long March 12
EXPENDABLE LAUNCH VEHICLE
Long March 12A
Long March 12B
REUSABLE 2-STAGE LAUNCH VEHICLE
Long March 2C
EXPENDABLE 2-STAGE LAUNCH VEHICLE
Long March 2C/YZ-1S
Long March 2D
Long March 2D/YZ-3
Long March 2F/G
EXPENDABLE 2-STAGE LAUNCH VEHICLE
Long March 3A
Long March 3B
Long March 3B/E
EXPENDABLE 3-STAGE LAUNCH VEHICLE
Long March 3B/YZ-1
Long March 3C
Long March 3C/E
Long March 3C/YZ-1
Long March 4B
Long March 4C
Long March 5
EXPENDABLE 2-STAGE LAUNCH VEHICLE
Long March 5/YZ-2
Long March 5B
Long March 5B/YZ-2
Long March 6
Long March 6A
Long March 6C
Long March 7
Long March 7/YZ-1A
Long March 7A
EXPENDABLE LAUNCH VEHICLE
Long March 8
Long March 8 (Core Only)