In a significant advancement for China’s commercial space sector, CAS Space, a prominent commercial rocket manufacturer, successfully launched its 10th Kinetica 1 rocket on November 9, 2025. The rocket, which took off at 11:32 am from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert, carried two experimental satellites, Chutian 2A and 2B, into their designated orbits. These satellites, developed by CASIC Space Engineering Development, a subsidiary of the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp Second Academy, are designed to test Earth observation and hyper-resolution processing capabilities. This launch marks another milestone in China’s growing expertise in space technology and its commitment to expanding its presence in the global space industry.