China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation is the state-owned group behind the Long March rocket family. It carries out most of China's launches and sells commercial launches through China Great Wall Industry Corporation.
At a glance
| Price from | Custom |
| Best for | Chinese and partner-country satellite operators |
From CASC's own website.
What stands out
- Second-highest launch rate globally
- Wide range of rocket sizes
Worth knowing
- Export rules limit Western customers
- State-owned
How it ranks
CASC is ranked 3rd of 10 in Best Space Launch Companies (Lister Score 94.7).
#3 in Best Space Launch Companies · Lister Score 94.7
BryceTech counted 68 CASC orbital launches in 2025..
| Rank | Best Space Launch Companies | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SpaceX | 97.4 |
| 2 | Rocket Lab | 96.0 |
| 3 | CASC | 94.7 |
| 4 | Arianespace | 93.5 |
| 5 | Blue Origin | 92.3 |
| 6 | United Launch Alliance | 91.0 |
| 7 | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries | 89.7 |
| 8 | Firefly Aerospace | 88.4 |
| 9 | Avio | 87.1 |
| 10 | LandSpace | 85.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How does CASC rank on Lister?
CASC is ranked 3rd of 10 in Best Space Launch Companies (Lister Score 94.7).
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