CASC was formally founded in 1999. As a large state-owned enterprise and the leading force of China’s space industry, CASC possesses 1 innovation academy, 8 research academies, 9 specialized companies, 6 directly affiliated units and 15 listed companies.
CASC is engaged in the research, design, manufacture, test and launch of satellite, launch vehicle, manned spacecrafts, cargo spacecrafts, space station and deep space probes.
CASC has carried out major national space programs such as Manned Spaceflight, Lunar Exploration, Beidou Navigation System and High-Resolution Earth Observation System, Heavy Launch Vehicle, Mars exploration, etc.
CASC has attached importance to space applications and services including satellite applications, digital information, new materials, new energies and industrial investment.
CASC has made outstanding contributions to the economic and social development, and the peaceful utilization of outer space for the benefit of mankind.