AZSpace

AZSPACE is focused on designing recoverable spacecraft and related reentry technologies. The Di'er-1 or DEAR-1 space capsule launched in December 2023.

Created: 2023-09-28

Updated: 2024-02-18

Company - AZSpace

Founded
Country: 2019; China

Funding: Yes, ?

Website: http://www.azspace.cn/

Product/Service - B300

Classification: Cargo Transportation & Landers

Category: Transport Service (Re-Entry)

Fields: Space Capsule

Status: Demonstrated

First launch: 2023

AZSPACE plans to launch their recoverable cargo spacecraft in June. It's designed to be able to carry 300kg payloads in orbit for up to 1 year, China 'N Asia Spaceflight, 2022-10-04.

AZSpace aims to launch its B300 reusable cargo spacecraft in June, according to a recent statement. The spacecraft will be capable of carrying 300 kilograms of payload to orbit and back, SpaceNews, 2023-05-16.

AZSpace, a commercial firm, did not make the cut. It earlier announced that it aims to launch its 300-kg-capacity B300 reusable cargo spacecraft this year.

Liangxi, also called DEAR 1 (Discovery Exploration Advanced Recovery) or Dier 1) is a recoverable satellite developed by AZSPACE (Ziwei Yutong Keji YG).

Commercial Chinese rocket launches small returnable spacecraft to orbit (video), Space.com, 2023-12-20.

Status Comment / Notes

Liangxi (DEAR 1, Dier 1) launched on Hyperbola-1 on 2023-12-17.

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