State-owned Chinese aerospace and defense conglomerate responsible for space launch systems, satellites, missiles, and related defense technologies.
| Type | State-owned |
|---|---|
| Ownership | State-owned |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Headquarters | 🇨🇳 Beijing, China |
| Region | APAC |
| Employees | 10K+ |
CASC is one of China's two major state-owned aerospace corporations and serves as the primary contractor for China's space program, including launch vehicles, satellites, and strategic missile systems. The corporation operates numerous subsidiaries and research institutes across China's aerospace and defense sectors.
CAsc is heavily involved in civil space activities (Chang Zheng launch vehicles, space stations) alongside military and strategic weapons development. It is subject to U.S. and international export controls and sanctions due to its role in China's defense industrial base.
Established in its current form in 1999 through consolidation of Chinese aerospace entities, CASC evolved from earlier space and missile programs dating to the 1950s-1960s. It has grown to become a dominant player in China's space launch, satellite, and strategic weapons programs.