中国长城工业集团有限公司

What 中国长城工业集团有限公司 does

中国长城工业集团有限公司 (China Great Wall Industry Corporation, CGWIC) is a Beijing-headquartered state-owned commercial space enterprise founded in 1980 and wholly owned by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). It is the sole commercial institution authorized by the Chinese government to provide international commercial launch services, satellite product imports and exports, and space technology cooperation, and operates as the unified outbound commercial interface for CASC's industrial stack of research institutes and launch infrastructure.

CGWIC's product portfolio centers on commercial launch services using the Long March family of launch vehicles, turnkey communication and remote sensing satellite in-orbit delivery built on the Dongfanghong-4 (DFH-4), CAST, and SAST satellite platforms, global navigation satellite services and applications, rideshare/piggyback launch opportunities, and professional services including aerospace consulting, exhibitions, international trade, logistics, international bidding, and a digital supply chain platform. As of July 2026 the company had completed 111 commercial launches since entering the international market in the 1990s, delivered 78 international commercial satellites (including 14 communications satellite and 7 remote sensing satellite in-orbit handovers) and 353 domestic commercial satellites, and supported the Qianfan Constellation with 10 dedicated launch missions.

CGWIC's go-to-market is enterprise- and government-level direct sales with individually negotiated long-term contracts and no public pricing; the customer base spans foreign space agencies and governments (Pakistan's SUPARCO, Algeria, Belarus, Laos, Bolivia, Venezuela) and domestic commercial satellite operators and integrators (Shanghai Yuanxin Satellite Technology, Shanghai Micro Satellite Engineering Center, Shanghai Gexi Aerospace Technology, China Siwei). It is ISO9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified and has formalized an Export Control Committee and Export Control Office to govern cross-border transactions.

Name

中国长城工业集团有限公司

Legal name

中国长城工业集团有限公司

Website

https://cn.cgwic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) is the Beijing-based, CASC-owned state enterprise that is the sole Chinese government-authorized commercial interface for international satellite launch services, satellite in-orbit delivery on Long March rockets and DFH-4/CAST/SAST platforms, and space technology cooperation with foreign governments and domestic satellite operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Space Launch Services

NAICS

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414)

SIC

Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

Launch Vehicles & Orbital Rockets (IMABACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spacecraft & Satellites (Civil/Commercial) (IMABACAB), Ground Segment Systems (Ground Stations, TT&C, Mission Ops) (IMABACAJ), Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) for Space Systems (IMABACAG)

Keywords

• Commercial launch services
• Satellite in-orbit delivery
• Communications satellites
• Remote sensing satellites
• Space technology cooperation

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Commercial Launch Services: Primary revenue stream from providing commercial launch services for satellites using Long March launch vehicles. Services include dedicated launches and rideshare/piggyback opportunities.
2. Satellite In-Orbit Delivery: Revenue from delivering complete satellite systems including communications satellites (14 deliveries) and remote sensing satellites (7+ deliveries) to international and domestic customers.
3. Space Technology Cooperation: International cooperation services in space technology, including technology transfer and collaborative development programs.
4. Professional Services: Additional services including space consulting, exhibitions, international trade, space logistics, international bidding, and digital supply chain services.
5. Component and Part Import/Export: Import and export of aerospace components and electronic parts as part of comprehensive service offerings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CGWIC is the Chinese government-authorized sole commercial institution providing international commercial launch services using Long March launch vehicles, satellite in-orbit delivery (including communications and remote sensing satellites), and international space technology cooperation. The company offers one-stop solutions covering launch services, satellite platforms, ground segment support, and value-added professional services such as aerospace consulting, exhibitions, and international trade, primarily serving foreign governments, national space agencies, and domestic commercial satellite operators.

Product overview

China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) is a government-authorized commercial institution providing comprehensive aerospace services. The company operates a multi-product portfolio consisting of launch services (发射服务) using Long March launch vehicles, communication satellite systems (通信卫星) based on the Dongfanghong-4 platform, remote sensing satellite services (遥感卫星) utilizing CAST and SAST satellite platforms, and global navigation services (全球导航). The product portfolio also includes supporting services such as aerospace consulting (航天咨询), exhibitions (长城展览), international trade (国际贸易), aerospace logistics (航天物流), international bidding (国际招标), and digital supply chain management (数字供应链). The company also supplies aerospace components (元器件产品) and provides satellite in-orbit delivery services for international commercial satellites.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Launch Services (发射服务) Government-authorized commercial launch services using Long March launch vehicles, including dedicated launches and rideshare/piggyback opportunities for international and domestic satellite operators. Includes launch vehicle provision, launch management, launch site coordination, and mission support. Sold as individually negotiated contracts to governments, space agencies, and enterprise satellite operators.
• Long March Launch Vehicles (运载火箭) Procurement and provision of Long March series launch vehicles (LM-2C, LM-3A, LM-3B, LM-3C, LM-6, Long March 10) for satellite deployment missions. Sold as part of integrated launch service contracts.
• Communication Satellite In-Orbit Delivery (通信卫星) Complete communication satellite in-orbit delivery services based on the Dongfanghong-4 (东方红四号) geostationary platform. 14 communications satellites have been delivered in-orbit to international customers including Belintersat-1 (Belarus), Laos Communication Satellite, Tupac Katari 1 (Bolivia), and Venezuela Communication Satellite 1. Sold to governments and satellite operators on a turnkey basis.
• Remote Sensing Satellite Services (遥感卫星) Remote sensing satellite in-orbit delivery services based on CAST and SAST satellite platforms, covering high-resolution optical and radar imaging missions. 7 remote sensing satellites have been delivered in-orbit to international customers including Algeria RS-3 and Venezuela Remote Sensing Satellites 1 and 2. Programs include China-Brazil Earth Resources Satellite (CBERS), China Environmental and Disaster Monitoring Small Satellite Constellation, and Fengyun (风云) series.
• Global Navigation Satellite Services (全球导航) Global navigation satellite services and international applications leveraging BeiDou navigation technology, including satellite list management and international cooperation programs for satellite navigation applications.
• Piggyback / Rideshare Launch Services (搭载发射机会) Rideshare launch opportunities that aggregate secondary payloads onto Long March launches. 52 rideshare missions have been completed, launching 29 international payloads and 127 domestic commercial satellites. Designed for small-satellite operators seeking cost-effective access to orbit.
• Aerospace Components and Parts (元器件产品) Import and export of aerospace components and electronic parts for satellite systems, including propulsion systems, platform components, and satellite subsystems. Sold as standalone products or as part of integrated satellite delivery packages.
• Aerospace Consulting (航天咨询) Aerospace consulting services for international cooperation programs, business development, and mission planning support. Sold to foreign governments and satellite operators as professional services engagements.
• Aerospace Logistics Services (航天物流) Specialized logistics services for the aerospace industry, covering satellite and launch equipment transportation, customs clearance, and supply chain coordination. Sold to satellite operators and aerospace manufacturers.
• International Bidding Services (国际招标) International bidding services for aerospace projects, supporting foreign governments and enterprises in procurement and tendering processes for satellite and launch-related programs.
• Space Technology Cooperation (科技合作) International cooperation services in space technology, including technology transfer, joint research and development, and collaborative satellite programs with foreign space agencies and governments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed 111 commercial launches since entering international market in 1990s
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• 巴基斯坦空间和外大气层研究委员会 (SUPARCO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Long-term strategic partner for Pakistan's satellite programs. Multi-launch service contract for Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite (PRSC-EO) constellation including provision of propulsion systems and platform components. CGWIC has provided 3 launches for the PRSC-EO constellation.
• 中国运载火箭技术研究院 (China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary partner responsible for design, development, production and testing of Long March series launch vehicles. Established in 1957, the institute employs 22,000 staff including 8,000 engineers and 1,800 senior engineers/scientists. Develops launch vehicles including LM-1, LM-2, LM-2C, LM-3A, LM-3B, LM-3C, and others.
• 中国空间技术研究院 (China Academy of Space Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary partner for satellite development and manufacturing. Established in 1968, the institute developed China's first artificial satellite Dongfanghong-1 in 1970. Capabilities include communication satellites, remote sensing satellites, resource satellites, meteorological satellites, navigation satellites, and manned spacecraft.
• 上海空间技术研究院 (Shanghai Academy of Space Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for application satellites, launch vehicles, and manned spacecraft related products. Founded in 1961, the institute has approximately 20,000 employees including 6,000 engineering and technical personnel. Operates multiple research institutes and production enterprises.
• 中国卫星发射测控系统部 (China Satellite Launch and TT&C System - CLTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary subcontractor for satellite launch and TT&C services. Established in 1986, CLTC manages all Chinese launch centers, tracking networks, and international cooperation. Entities include Xi'an Satellite Control Center, Xichang Launch Center, Jiuquan Launch Center, Taiyuan Launch Center, and Beijing Tracking and Communication Technology Research Institute.
• 上海垣信卫星科技有限公司 (Shanghai Yuanxin Satellite Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for Qianfan Constellation (千帆星座) broadband satellite internet constellation. CGWIC has provided 10 launches for constellation deployment, supporting global low-latency, high-speed satellite internet services.
• 中国四维测绘技术有限公司 (China Siwei Surveying and Mapping Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for commercial remote sensing satellite services. CGWIC provides launch and in-orbit delivery services for Siwei Gaojing satellite series, supporting high-resolution radar satellite deployment.
• 上海微小卫星工程中心 (Shanghai Micro Satellite Engineering Center)majorTechnology or IntegrationSatellite manufacturing partner for Qianfan Constellation satellites. Produces micro and small satellites for broadband internet constellation deployment.
• 上海格思航天科技有限公司 (Shanghai Gexi Aerospace Technology)majorTechnology or IntegrationSatellite manufacturing partner producing Qianfan Constellation satellites for broadband internet services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Rocket Lab: US/NZ-listed commercial smallsat launch provider (Electron, Neutron) and satellite manufacturer (Sinclair, Photon). Comparable as a vertically integrated commercial launch and satellite platform provider serving constellation and remote sensing customers.
• Galactic Energy: Chinese private launch startup operating Ceres-1 (solid) and developing Pallas-1 (methalox). Comparable as a Chinese commercial launch competitor competing for domestic smallsat and rideshare contracts.
• iSpace: Chinese private launch startup with Hyperbola-1 (solid) and Hyperbola-3 reusable vehicle under development. Comparable as a domestic Chinese launch competitor for smallsat and constellation payloads.
• LandSpace: Chinese private launch startup operating Zhuque-2 (methalox) and developing Zhuque-3 reusable launcher. Comparable as a Chinese commercial launch competitor targeting domestic smallsat and constellation customers.

Broad incumbents

• Blue Origin: US commercial launch provider developing New Glenn and New Armstrong. Comparable as a Western government-affiliated commercial launch competitor with reusable architecture targeting large-payload and constellation customers.
• United Launch Alliance (ULA): US government and commercial launch provider (Atlas V, Vulcan, Delta IV). Comparable as a government-affiliated heavy-lift launch services provider with mixed government/commercial customer mix.

Regional players

• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries: Operates H-IIA/H3 launch services and provides commercial GEO satellite launches primarily for Japanese and select Asian customers. Comparable to CGWIC as an Asia-based government-affiliated launch and satellite prime.

Direct peers

• Arianespace: European commercial launch services provider operating Ariane 5/6 and Vega-C. Directly comparable to CGWIC as a government-backed international commercial launch services integrator selling to sovereign and commercial satellite operators.
• International Launch Services (ILS): US-registered commercial marketer of Proton launch services. Comparable to CGWIC as a non-OEM commercial launch broker selling government-backed heavy-lift launches to international satellite operators.
• SpaceX: Dominant commercial launch provider (Falcon 9/Heavy, Starship). Directly comparable in commercial launch services to international and domestic satellite operators, with dramatically higher launch cadence and reusable pricing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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