Chinese Reusable Space Vehicle
Chinese Reusable Space Vehicle is a spaceplane developed by CASC.
Mission profile: Reusable technology demonstration test bed for orbital and re-entry operations.
The Chinese reusable experimental spacecraft is the first Chinese reusable spacecraft.
Spacecraft Specifications & Launch Record
| Human Rated | No |
|---|---|
| Maiden Flight | 9/4/2020 |
| Flight Life | Multiple months |
| Spacecraft Flown | 1 |
| Total Launches | 4 |
| Successful Launches | 4 |
| Attempted Landings | 3 |
| Successful Landings | 3 |
| Fastest Turnaround | 220 days 13 hrs 52 min |
History of the Chinese Reusable Space Vehicle
First launched on September 4, 2020 and landed two days later. Launched again on August 4, 2022.
CASC Space Agency
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.