| Full disclosure | China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation |
| Code | CASC |
| Country | CHN |
| WWW | China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation |
| Wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_Aerospace_Science_and_Technology_Corporation |
| Type | Government |
Additional information CASC China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
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.
