China National Space Administration
[ACTIVE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Beijing, China · Est. 1993 · 3 models registered · 6 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies China National Space Administration: 3 models, 6 deployments across 2 regions, 1 active incident. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Beijing, China
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
3
Audited Incidents
1
Overview
The China National Space Administration (CNSA) is China's civilian space agency, established in 1993. CNSA oversees the nation's lunar exploration program (Chang'e), interplanetary missions (Tianwen), the Tiangong space station, and satellite fleet. Notable achievements include the first far-side Moon landing (Chang'e 4), far-side sample return (Chang'e 6), and Mars rover deployment (Zhurong via Tianwen-1).
Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
1 incident on record (1 serious). Most recent: Aug 2026.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Administrator
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
- Yutu-2 Rover at The Moon[OPERATIONAL]
The Moon · Jan 3, 2019
- Chang'e Lander at The Moon[ENDED]
The Moon · Dec 1, 2020
- Chang'e Lander at The Moon[ENDED]
The Moon · Jan 3, 2019
- Chang'e Lander at The Moon[ENDED]
The Moon · Dec 14, 2013
- Chang'e Lander at The Moon[ENDED]
The Moon · Jun 1, 2024
- Zhurong Rover at Mars[ENDED]
Mars · May 22, 2021
Incidents affecting China National Space Administration
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is China National Space Administration?
The China National Space Administration (CNSA) is China's civilian space agency, established in 1993. CNSA oversees the nation's lunar exploration program (Chang'e), interplanetary missions (Tianwen), the Tiangong space station, and satellite fleet. Notable achievements include the first far-side Moon landing (Chang'e 4), far-side sample return (Chang'e 6), and Mars rover deployment (Zhurong via Tianwen-1).
What does China National Space Administration make?
China National Space Administration has 3 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Yutu-2 Rover, Zhurong Rover, Chang'e Lander (China National Space Administration builds physical robots).
Who competes with China National Space Administration?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to China National Space Administration building in the same form factors include Impulse Space, AstroForge, Astrobotic Technology, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Who is the CEO of China National Space Administration?
Shan Zhongde is the ceo of China National Space Administration, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is China National Space Administration headquartered?
China National Space Administration is headquartered in Beijing, China.
Where does China National Space Administration operate robots?
China National Space Administration operates 6 verified deployments, including at The Moon, Mars.
How many robots has China National Space Administration deployed?
DEPLOY has 6 verified China National Space Administration deployments on record at sites including The Moon, Mars. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is China National Space Administration a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, China National Space Administration ranks in roughly the top 70% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was China National Space Administration founded?
China National Space Administration was founded in 1993.
Are there any incidents involving China National Space Administration?
1 active incident involving China National Space Administration is on the DEPLOY registry. Each is a sourced, append-only record; retracted incidents are suppressed from this view.
Is China National Space Administration safe?
China National Space Administration has 1 active incident on record in the DEPLOY registry. 1 incident on record (1 serious). Most recent: Aug 2026. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.