Haiyang Spaceport, Sea Launch
Haiyang Spaceport is currently active, and has witnessed the launch of 4 rockets, including 4 orbital launch attempts, while Sea Launch has been the site for 56 rocket launches, with a tally of 0 booster landings recorded.
Sea-based spaceport
Agency
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)
Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei
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.
