Space industry promotion association unveiled in Nansha

On Nov 20, the unveiling ceremony of the Guangdong Commercial Space Industry Promotion Association and the first Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Commercial Space High-Quality Development Conference took place in Nansha.

The commercial space industry has undergone significant growth in recent years, presenting new challenges in industry planning, ecosystem development, and the establishment of public platforms. In light of these emerging challenges, a promotion association has been established, guided by the Guangdong Provincial Development and Reform Commission and various other organizations. This association serves as the only provincial-level social organization dedicated to the commercial space industry in Guangdong.

The unveiling ceremony. [Photo/WeChat account: gz_nanshafabu]

Ma Jiehong, deputy head of Nansha, introduced the business environment and policy support for developing the commercial space industry in Nansha. She stated that Nansha has completed the entire commercial space industry chain layout and welcomes related enterprises to settle in the area.

Guangzhou CAS Space has a production base at the Nansha Dagang Suigang Intelligent Manufacturing Base, with an annual production capacity of 20 rockets. They plan to launch "One Rocket, 11 Satellites" in December.

During a recent conference, relevant departments of Guangdong Province introduced the "Guangdong Province Action Plan for Promoting High-Quality Development of Commercial Space (2024-28)". This strategic plan is designed to advance the development of low-orbit constellations and offshore launch facilities, while also strengthening the importance of core key technology breakthroughs in the areas of satellites and rockets.

Yang Yiqiang, president of the promotion association and chairman and CEO of CAS Space, stated that the Promotion Association is set to promote the high-quality development of commercial space, build new momentum for Guangdong's future economic development, and create a nationwide influential commercial space hub.