China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology Visit

Explore China's aerospace heritage and learn how the nation's rocket technology was built.

The China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT), also known as the First Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, is China's oldest and largest research, testing, and production base for missile and launch vehicle development. Its headquarters is located in Nanyuan, Beijing.

Birthplace of China's Aerospace Industry

CALT is the birthplace of China's aerospace industry and the country's largest research, design, and production base for missile and launch vehicle technology. In its early days, CALT gathered a large number of aerospace pioneers — including Qian Xuesen and Ren Xinmin — who worked at the forefront of the field, assembling a talented team of experts and shouldering the mission of China's aerospace development.

Historic Achievements

CALT is the first formal research institution in China's aerospace industry. It successfully developed China's first missile and China's first launch vehicle, and successfully launched the "Dongfanghong-1" satellite into space. CALT has cultivated a great aerospace spirit and injected inexhaustible momentum into the aerospace industry and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

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CALT has successively developed multiple types of missiles, achieving a leap from nothing to something, and from maturity to excellence. It is praised as the "cornerstone of national strategic security."

Why Visit CALT

• Understand the history and development of China's aerospace industry

• Learn about rocket technology and launch vehicle development

• Explore systems engineering and quality management practices

• Gain insight into the aerospace spirit and engineering culture

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for executives, engineers, technology leaders, and business professionals who want to understand China's aerospace industry, engineering management, and innovation practices.

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