HT-SAAE is owned and operated by China Aerospace Science Technology Corporation (CASC), a government owned enterprise established in 1956.

HT-SAAE established in 1960 to develop solar technology for China’s Satellite program. Engaged to research, design and manufacture commercially viable space launch systems for domestic and international satellite services.

At the beginning of the 21st century in 2000, HT-SAAE began to transfer Aerospace PV technology to commercial applications.