Beijing is cementing its position as a national leader in the commercial space sector, with local firms breaking records in rocket launches and satellite technology as the city pushes for global industry prominence.

Galactic Energy has completed 19 successful commercial missions, delivering 81 satellites with various functions into orbit. Its CERES-1 rocket holds the record for the most successful launches among China's privately developed rockets, underscoring Beijing's growing commercial space capabilities.

As the birthplace of China's space program, Beijing is implementing the 14th Five-Year Plan’s directive to promote the integrated development of strategic emerging industries. 

The city has established a comprehensive commercial space supply chain, hosting more than half of the country's core aerospace R&D institutions and over 300 high-tech commercial space enterprises. Of these, 46 were named to the 2024 China Top 100 Commercial Space Companies list, accounting for nearly half of the national total and highlighting Beijing's leading position in the industry.

The city has established a distinctive spatial layout known as "Southern Rockets, Northern Satellites." In the south, areas such as E-Town and Fengtai district have become hubs for commercial rocket manufacturers, including industry leaders Landspace and Galactic Energy, representing more than 70% of China's commercial launch vehicle companies.

Meanwhile, Haidian district in the north has developed into the country's most advanced cluster for satellite manufacturing, boasting a fully developed supply chain for spacecraft production.

Beijing's technological achievements continue to set new industry benchmarks. Landspace's Zhuque-3 test vehicle completed a 10-kilometer vertical takeoff and landing, making it the first Chinese reusable rocket to demonstrate mid-air reignition.

Galactic Energy launched seven missions in 2023, ranking third globally among commercial space firms. In satellite technology, Galaxy Space carried out Thailand's first low-Earth orbit broadband satellite internet test in May 2024, marking China's first overseas deployment of such services.

On the international stage, Beijing is advancing the Chinese Academy of Sciences' International Meridian Circle Program, which recently completed its second phase after securing cooperation with 13 overseas institutions. The city also uses platforms like the Zhongguancun Forum's space sessions to promote global industry dialogue and expand space infrastructure partnerships under the Belt and Road Initiative.