🇨🇳 Country Profile

China

52 space organizations driving innovation in China's aerospace industry

52
Total Companies
2
Public Companies
6
Space Hubs
54
Sectors
Top Cities: Beijing (31) Harbin (2) Guangzhou (1) Changchun (1) Wuhan (1) Taizhou (1)

Top Sectors

Quick Stats

Companies with funding
0
Active/Operational
38
In Development
12

All Companies (52)

21AT (Twenty First Century Aerospace Technology)

operational
Beijing Est. 2001

21AT provides Earth observation satellite services and geospatial solutions. Operates the TripleSat constellation and distributes imagery from multipl...

earth observation

APSCO

operational

The Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to fostering regional space cooperation among i...

space agency industry association government

Beihang University

operational
Beijing

China's premier aerospace university conducting extensive research in satellite technology, space systems, and aerospace engineering with strong CNSA ...

Beihang University Space

operational
Beijing Est. 1952

Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Major Chinese aerospace education and research. Satellite programs. Rocket technology development.

research university aerospace

CALT

operational
Beijing Est. 1957

China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT), established in 1957 and based in Beijing, is China’s primary contractor for launch vehicles. As a c...

launch vehicles propulsion research

CAS Space

operational
Guangzhou Est. 2018

CAS Space (Zhongke Aerospace) is a Chinese launch company affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The company operates the Lijian-1 (Kinetica...

launch services launch vehicles space tourism

CASC

operational
Beijing Est. 1999

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation is the main contractor for China's space program. CASC manufactures the Long March family of launch...

launch services satellite manufacturing space agency

CASIC

operational
Beijing Est. 1999

China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation. Kuaizhou rockets. Commercial space activities. Defense missiles. Secondary Chinese space contractor.

launch services defense satellites

CAST

operational
Beijing Est. 1968

China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), established in 1968 and based in Beijing, is a leading Chinese organization dedicated to the research, desig...

satellite manufacturing spacecraft research

Chang Guang Satellite

operational
Changchun Est. 2014

Chang Guang Satellite Technology operates the Jilin-1 constellation, China's first commercial remote sensing satellite system. The company provides hi...

earth observation satellite manufacturing

China Great Wall Industry

operational
Beijing Est. 1980

China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC), established in 1980, operates as the primary commercial interface for China’s state-owned China Aerospa...

launch services satellite manufacturing satellite operations

China National Space Administration

operational
Beijing Est. 1993

The China National Space Administration (CNSA) is China's national space agency responsible for civil space activities. CNSA manages the Chang'e lunar...

space agency government human spaceflight

China Satcom

operational
Beijing Est. 2001

China Satellite Communications Group operates China's fleet of communications satellites. The state-owned company provides satellite broadcasting, bro...

satellite operators satellite communications

CNSA

operational
Beijing Est. 1993

The China National Space Administration (CNSA), established in 1993 and headquartered in Haidian District, Beijing, is the governmental organization r...

space agency

Commsat

operational
Beijing Est. 2015

Commsat Technology Development is a Chinese satellite IoT company operating the Ladybee constellation for global IoT connectivity. The company provide...

satellite communications iot

Expace

operational
Wuhan Est. 2016

Expace Technology is a Chinese launch company operating the Kuaizhou series of solid-fueled rockets. The company is a subsidiary of CASIC (China Aeros...

launch services

Galactic Energy

operational
Beijing Est. 2018

Galactic Energy (Beijing Xinghe Dongli Space Technology) is a Chinese private rocket company operating the Ceres-1 solid-fueled rocket and developing ...

launch services

GalaxySpace

operational
Beijing Est. 2016

GalaxySpace is a Chinese satellite internet company building a LEO broadband constellation. The company has launched multiple satellites and is develo...

satellite communications satellite manufacturing

Geespace

operational
Taizhou Est. 2018

Private satellite arm of Geely Holding Group operating 64-satellite IoT constellation. Plans 264 satellites Phase 2 for direct-to-smartphone, 5,676 Ph...

iot connectivity satellite communications

GW Satellite

operational
Shanghai Est. 2021

GW Satellite, founded in 2021 and based in Shanghai, China, is a relatively new entrant focused on the development of a large-scale satellite constell...

satellite communications satellite operators satellites

Harbin Institute of Technology

operational
Harbin

Leading Chinese aerospace research university excelling in satellite technology, spacecraft design, and space robotics. Launched numerous satellites f...

Harbin Institute of Technology Space

operational
Harbin Est. 1920

Leading Chinese aerospace university. Satellite development. Space robotics research. Lunar and Mars mission support. Major Chinese space talent pipel...

research university satellites

HEAD Aerospace

operational
Beijing Est. 2015

HEAD Aerospace is a space technology company providing satellite imagery, data services, and ground station solutions. The company distributes imagery...

iot satellite manufacturing data services

i-Space (Beijing)

operational
Beijing Est. 2016

First private Chinese company to reach orbit (2019). Hyperbola-1 solid rocket. Developing Hyperbola-2 reusable liquid rocket. Key player in Chinese co...

launch services launch vehicles small satellites

iSpace China

operational
Beijing Est. 2016

Beijing Interstellar Glory Space Technology (i-Space) made history in July 2019 as the first private Chinese company to achieve orbit with its Hyperbo...

launch services

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center

operational
Jiuquan Est. 1958

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is China's oldest and largest space launch facility in the Gobi Desert. The site launches crewed Shenzhou missions, va...

spaceports launch services

LandSpace

operational
Beijing Est. 2015

LandSpace (Lánjiān Technology) is a Chinese private rocket company that achieved the world's first successful orbital launch of a methane-powered rock...

launch services

LinkSpace

operational
Beijing Est. 2014

LinkSpace, founded in 2014 and based in Beijing, China, is a private aerospace company focused on the development and operation of launch vehicles and...

launch vehicles launch services space technology

MinoSpace

operational
Beijing Est. 2017

MinoSpace is a Chinese microsatellite manufacturer providing satellite platforms and components. The company develops standardized satellite buses for...

satellite manufacturing

Orienspace

operational
Beijing Est. 2020

Orienspace (Beijing Origin Space Technology) is a Chinese private rocket company that successfully launched the Gravity-1 rocket in January 2024, the ...

launch services

Origin Space

operational
Nanjing Est. 2017

Origin Space is a Chinese company developing asteroid mining technologies. The company has launched technology demonstration missions and is developin...

asteroid mining space resources

QuantumCTek

operational
Hefei Est. 2009

QuantumCTek, founded in 2009 and based in Hefei, China, is a pioneering company focused on the development and commercialization of quantum technologi...

quantum satellite communications cybersecurity

Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology

operational

Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology is a Chinese company focused on the development and deployment of a large-scale satellite constellation. Curren...

satellite manufacturing satellite communications satellite operators

Spacety

operational
Changsha Est. 2016

Spacety is a Chinese satellite manufacturer and operator providing SAR satellites and Earth observation services. The company operates a constellation...

satellite manufacturing earth observation

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center

operational
Taiyuan Est. 1967

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province supports polar orbit and sun-synchronous satellite launches. The site serves both military and comm...

spaceports

Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site

operational
Wenchang Est. 2014

Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on Hainan Island is China's newest and southernmost spaceport. The coastal facility supports heavy-lift Long March 5 a...

spaceports launch services maritime

Xichang Satellite Launch Center

operational
Xichang Est. 1984

Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province is China's primary geostationary satellite launch facility. The mountainous site hosts Long March ...

spaceports

Zhuhai Orbita

operational
Zhuhai Est. 2000

Zhuhai Orbita, founded in 2000 and based in Zhuhai, China, is a space company specializing in the operation of hyperspectral satellites. The company f...

earth observation satellite operators data services

APT Satellite Holdings

public
Hong Kong Est. 1992 1045.HK

APT Satellite Holdings operates a fleet of five APSTAR satellites providing coverage across Asia, Oceania, Europe, and Africa, reaching over 75% of th...

satellite operators satellite communications telecommunications

China Satellite Communications

public
Beijing Est. 2001 1506.HK

China Satellite Communications (China Satcom), founded in 2001 and based in Beijing, China, is a satellite operator focused on providing communication...

satellite operators satellite communications communications

Cosmoleap

development
Beijing Est. 2018

Cosmoleap (Lingkong Tianxing) is a Chinese aerospace company developing reusable launch vehicles and spacecraft. The company focuses on innovative pro...

launch services

Deep Blue Aerospace

development
Beijing Est. 2016

Deep Blue Aerospace is a Chinese private rocket company developing reusable launch vehicles. The company has demonstrated vertical takeoff and landing...

launch services launch vehicles

Geely Space

development
Hangzhou Est. 2021

Geely Space (officially 時空道宇科技), founded in 2021 and based in Hangzhou, China, is a space company focused on the development and operation of a low Ea...

satellite communications satellite manufacturing satellite operators

Hongyan Constellation

development
Beijing Est. 2018

Hongyan Constellation (CASC-Hongyun), founded in 2018 and based in Beijing, China, is focused on the development and deployment of a Low Earth Orbit (...

satellite communications satellite operators satellites

Jiuzhou Yunjian

development
Beijing Est. 2017

Jiuzhou Yunjian (Jiuzhou Cloud Arrow) is a Chinese private rocket company developing liquid-fueled launch vehicles. The company focuses on reusable ro...

launch services

LC60 AI

development
Beijing Est. 2020

LC60 AI, founded in 2020 and based in Beijing, China, is an Australian post-revenue AI company specializing in the analysis of satellite Earth Observa...

earth observation ai analytics

Livox

development
Shenzhen Est. 2016

Livox, founded in 2016 and based in Shenzhen, China, is a technology company focused on the development and production of LiDAR (Light Detection and R...

sensors robotics aerospace

Nayuta Space

development
Beijing Est. 2023

Nayuta Space is a Beijing-based aerospace company founded in 2023 focused on the development of launch vehicles and reusable rocket technology. The co...

launch vehicles manufacturing space technology

Space Pioneer

development
Beijing Est. 2019

Space Pioneer (Beijing Tianbing Technology) is a Chinese private rocket company developing kerosene-oxygen launch vehicles. The company has achieved s...

launch services launch vehicles

Space Transportation

development
Beijing Est. 2018

Space Transportation (Lingkong Tianxing) develops reusable spaceplanes and suborbital vehicles. Building a fleet of winged rocket-powered vehicles for...

launch services

Sustain Space

development
Suzhou Est. 2022

Sustain Space develops on-orbit servicing technologies for active debris removal, satellite refueling, and repair. China's leading commercial orbital ...

space debris in space services satellite servicing

Ultimate Arena

development
Beijing Est. 2019

Ultimate Arena, founded in 2019 and located in Beijing, China, operates as a family entertainment venue. The company focuses on providing a diverse ra...

simulation services education