China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) is subordinated to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).

Established in 1968, with more than 27 000 employees (average age of 35 years old) by 2016, CAST is one of the world-class spacecraft designers and manufacturers, providing full range of integrated space-ground package solutions for global customers.

Besides capabilities in various kinds of spacecraft from system level to equipment & component level, covering Telecommunications, Remote Sensing, Navigation, Human Spaceflight and Space Science Exploration, CAST also provides DC/AITC for spacecraft, satellite ground applications and customer-oriented services including training and orbit & frequency consulting.