LinkSpace, also known as Link Space Aerospace Technology Inc., is a private Chinese space launch company based in Beijing and registered in Shenzhen, led by chief executive Hu Zhenyu. Founded in 2014 by Hu Zhenyu, a graduate of South China University of Technology, together with Yan Chengyi, a graduate of Tsinghua University, and manufacturing expert Wu Xiaofei, the company is recognized as the first private rocket firm established in China.
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Agency TypeChinese private space launch company 1 Founded Year Headquarters HeadHu Zhenyu (Chief Executive Officer) 1 Open Questions
Annual BudgetNot publicly disclosed.
Privately held Chinese launch company; no annual revenue or total funding figure confirmed in verifiable English-language sourcing as of 2026-09-12. FAQs
What has LinkSpace flown to test reusable rockets?
Its RLV-T5 prototype hopped to 40 metres and landed safely in April 2019.
LinkSpace has built vertical-takeoff and vertical-landing prototype rockets. On 19 April 2019 its RLV-T5 prototype, also known as NewLine Baby, flew to a height of 40 metres and landed safely after thirty seconds of flight. The vehicle is 8.1 metres long, weighs 1.5 tonnes and has five liquid engines.
What is the New Line 1 rocket?
A two-stage rocket in development by LinkSpace, with a reusable first stage, for small satellites.
New Line 1 is a two-stage rocket that LinkSpace has under development to launch microsatellites and nanosatellites, with a reusable first stage. It remains a development vehicle in the source used here, which does not report an orbital launch.
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LinkSpace (Chinese: 翎客航天; pinyin: Líng-kè Hángtiān; lit. 'LINK Aerospace') or Link Space Aerospace Technology Inc. is a Chinese private space launch company based in Beijing.
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It is led by CEO Hu Zhenyu, and founded as the first private rocket firm in China.
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The company was founded in 2014, by Hu Zhenyu, a graduate of South China University of Technology; Yan Chengyi, a graduate of Tsinghua University; and Wu Xiaofei, a manufacturing expert.
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