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Oriental Spaceport mobile launch ship, Sea Launch

Oriental Spaceport mobile launch ship

Oriental Spaceport mobile launch ship is currently active, and has witnessed the launch of 2 rockets, including 2 orbital launch attempts, while Sea Launch, has been the site for 55 rocket launches, with a tally of 0 booster landings recorded.

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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.

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