How many launches has China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation flown?

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation has flown 612 orbital launches, of which 596 succeeded and 16 failed.

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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

China · Government · EST. 1999

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation is a government launch operator based in China, founded in 1999. It has flown 612 orbital launches — 596 successful, 16 failed, a lifetime success rate of 97.4%. Its next launch is Long March 12A | Flight 2, lifting from Long March 12 series Pad at 2026-09-30 00:00:00Z.

Flight record

Launch statistics

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ON RECORD

Total launches612

Successful596

Failed16

Success rate97.4%

Consecutive successes3

Scheduled7

AdministratorChairman & President: Lei Fanpei

Founded1999

About CASC

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.

Upcoming launches

Long March 12A | Flight 2
Long March 12A · Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
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2026-09-30 00:00:00Z
TBDOrbit: LEOVehicle file

Common questions

How many launches has China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation flown?: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation has flown 612 orbital launches, of which 596 succeeded and 16 failed.
What is China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's success rate?: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation has a lifetime launch success rate of 97.4%, calculated as 596 successful flights out of 612 attempts. Its current run is 3 consecutive successes.
When is China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's next launch?: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's next launch is Long March 12A | Flight 2, scheduled for 2026-09-30 00:00:00Z from Long March 12 series Pad. The launch time is a no-earlier-than target and can move.
Where is China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation based?: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation is based in China and is classified as a government operator. It was founded in 1999.