Space organisations in China

Develops AI-enhanced remote sensing and communications satellites — operates low-cost imaging and IoT constellations with onboard AI processing for real-time Earth intelligence.

Specialises in space-qualified inter-satellite laser communication terminals — develops optical inter-satellite link technology for high-speed data relay between satellites in L…

Develops CubeSat platforms and satellite IoT connectivity solutions for remote monitoring applications.

Develops the reusable Nebula rocket series using liquid engines — pioneering vertical takeoff and landing reusable rockets for the Chinese commercial launch market.

Develops commercial liquid-propellant launch vehicles — operates the Ceres-1 solid rocket for small satellite launches.

China's leading manufacturer of flat-panel broadband LEO communication satellites — building a large-scale constellation for global internet coverage and bulk satellite production.

Develops low-Earth orbit broadband internet satellite constellations for global connectivity.

Develops the Hyperbola series of commercial launch vehicles and reusable shuttle concepts — first Chinese private company to reach orbit with a solid rocket.

Chinese rocket engine startup — develops reusable Longyun methalox engines, seven of which powered the Long March 12A first stage on its December 2025 debut.

Develops the Zhuque series of commercial launch vehicles including China's first methane-fuelled orbital rocket.

Developing ultra-high-speed hypersonic space planes for point-to-point passenger transport — targets intercontinental travel in under an hour using aerospace propulsion technology.

Chinese small-satellite manufacturer — builds and launches remote sensing and communications microsatellites and related ground equipment.

Develops the OS-X and OS-M solid-fuel commercial launch vehicles — first Chinese private company to reach space with a self-developed rocket, targeting small satellite dedicated…

Develops the Gravity series of large commercial launch vehicles using liquid and solid hybrid propulsion — targeting heavy-lift capability for the Chinese commercial launch market.

Develops stainless-steel fully reusable liquid rockets inspired by SpaceX's approach — targeting orbital launches with vertical takeoff and landing vehicles for the Chinese comm…

Develops the Tianlong series of liquid-fueled commercial launch vehicles — the Tianlong-2 became the first Chinese private methane rocket to reach orbit.

Develops sounding rockets and hypersonic suborbital testbeds for scientific research, atmosphere exploration and hypersonic vehicle technology validation.

Develops and operates a broadband LEO satellite internet constellation — China's commercial alternative to Starlink.

Major commercial small satellite manufacturer and SAR imagery provider — supplies satellite platforms, propulsion and imagery services for domestic and international commercial …

AI-driven satellite technology company developing the Oriental Smart Eye (OSE) constellation — 258 LEO satellites with onboard AI for real-time Earth observation and space data …

Micro-satellite and CubeSat manufacturer providing commercial space platforms and payload integration services for Earth observation and technology demonstration missions.

Leading provider of BeiDou/GNSS high-precision positioning chips, modules and tracking solutions — serves aviation, maritime, automotive and space sectors with integrated naviga…

Mixed-ownership launch company born from the Chinese Academy of Sciences — develops the Lijian-1 solid launch vehicle and next-generation reusable liquid rockets.

Operates the Jilin-1 constellation — China's largest commercial remote sensing satellite network providing high-resolution video and imagery services for agriculture, disaster r…

Chinese state-owned satellite internet operator — deploys and operates the Guowang low Earth orbit broadband megaconstellation.

Specialises in global ground tracking stations, telemetry and TT&C operations — provides satellite tracking, command and control services for commercial and government constella…

Space subsidiary of automaker Geely building the Geely Future Mobility Constellation — LEO satellites enabling intelligent transport, connected vehicles and global IoT connectiv…

Builds the Tianqi LEO IoT narrowband satellite constellation — provides low-power wide-area network connectivity for industrial IoT, logistics and smart city applications.

Chinese commercial satellite operator — runs the Skywalker AIS and IoT smallsat constellation and resells Earth observation data internationally.

Chinese satellite applications company — provides remote sensing software, satellite operation and EO data services and plans the Nvwa SAR constellation.

Chinese GNSS augmentation provider — delivers centimetre-level positioning services using BeiDou and a network of thousands of reference stations.

Leading provider of space vehicle management and cloud-based ground services — delivers satellite operations, data processing and mission management platforms for Chinese conste…

Develops modular small-satellite components and system integration solutions — provides structural, thermal and electronic subsystems for the Chinese commercial satellite manufa…

Chinese commercial Earth observation operator — runs the TripleSat constellation and sells remote sensing data and geospatial services.

Creates embedded SoC processors and AI-enhanced imaging chips for aerospace and space applications — provides space-qualified microelectronics for satellite onboard computing an…

China's main space contractor — develops Long March rockets, satellites and the Chinese Space Station.

China's major state-owned defense aerospace corporation — develops the Kuaizhou solid-fuel commercial launch vehicles, missiles, and space systems alongside CASC.

Commercial arm of CASC for international space business — manages international payload launches on Long March rockets and provides satellite systems to overseas customers.

State-owned operator of China's communications satellite fleet — provides broadcast, broadband, VSAT, satellite internet and maritime communications services domestically and gl…

China's national space agency overseeing space science, exploration and international cooperation.

CASC's core subsidiary for spacecraft development — designs and manufactures China's major civil and commercial satellites including navigation, communication, Earth observation…

Chinese Academy of Sciences institute in Shanghai — designs and builds small satellites, including BeiDou navigation and science missions such as DAMPE.

Chinese Academy of Sciences institute — leads space science missions, space weather research and payload development for China's science satellites.

CASC subsidiary and major design and production centre for liquid rockets, air defense systems, satellite platforms and space transportation in Shanghai.