Former commander-in-chief of rocket project pioneers new space odyssey
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BEIJING -- Yang Yiqiang once served as the former commander-in-chief of the Long March 11 rocket project. In December 2018, he founded CAS Space, a company focusing on rocket development and space launch services. CAS Space's Lijian 1 carrier rockets have already completed multiple launches, supporting remote sensing and experimental satellites. The upcoming Lijian 2 rocket will be capable of supporting satellite internet networking technology and cargo transport missions for China's Space Station.
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