CAS Space

CAS Space Technology Co., Ltd. (中科宇航) is a leading Chinese commercial space company founded in December 2018 and headquartered in the Huangpu District of Guangzhou, China. Rooted in the research capabilities of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the company operates as a vertically integrated enterprise with capabilities spanning research, development, testing, manufacturing, and launch operations.

CAS Space's Kinetica launch vehicle family covers a broad range of mission profiles: Kinetica-1 (PR-1) provides on-demand rideshare and dedicated delivery, while the Kinetica-2 (PR-2) serves as a heavy-lift cargo transporter. Advanced variants including Kinetica-2H and Kinetica-3 are under development for larger payload requirements. The company also offers the Li Hong-1 (PH-1) suborbital vehicle for scientific experimentation and space manufacturing research.

CAS Space develops its own Kinecore liquid oxygen-kerosene engines and the Kinastra upper stage in-house, ensuring full-stack technological independence. Beyond launch services, the company provides suborbital experimentation systems, space manufacturing platforms, and space tourism systems, serving domestic and international clients. Its integration with Chinese Academy of Sciences institutions enables continuous innovation across its expanding product portfolio.