In the past year, a judgment has been discussed repeatedly by more and more people:
China’s commercial aerospace industry is entering a period of “reshuffle”.
Some companies are accelerating to break through, and some companies have quietly fallen behind, but there is almost no generally recognized “overall map” in the industry.
Against this background, the Nihao Space × Luduan think tank decided to officially release the “2026 China’s Top 10 Commercial Aerospace List” starting in January 2026.
This list is based on verifiable industry data and corporate progress in 2025 and early 2026, reflecting the realistic pattern and competitive situation of China’s commercial aerospace industry in early 2026.
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Why is it called “2026 List”?
This is the question we get asked the most. The answer is only one sentence:
The list is not about “looking back at the past” but “describing the structure of the present”.
Therefore, we choose to use “2026” as a time label instead of using a past year to define the ongoing industry structure.
List release time: January-April 2026
List usage scenarios:
•Industry communication in the first half of 2026
•Source of core samples of “2026 China Commercial Aerospace Industry Annual Report”
List evaluation data basis: real operations and project progress in 2025
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List settings
This time there are a total of 10 “Top 10” lists (a total of 100 quotas):
[Set up a ranking list (with rankings)]
1. China’s top 10 commercial rocket companies in 2026
2. China’s top 10 commercial satellite manufacturing companies in 2026
Only these two categories have a highly homogeneous and quantifiable basis for comparison, so clear rankings are established.
[There is no ranking, only 10 companies will be selected]
3. China’s top 10 commercial satellite constellations in 2026
4. China’s top 10 commercial satellite application and service companies in 2026 (China’s top 10 new satellite application scenarios in 2026)
5. Top 10 hidden champions of China’s commercial aerospace industry in 2026
6. China’s top 10 emerging commercial aerospace companies in 2026
7. China’s top 10 commercial aerospace startups in 2026
8. China’s top 10 most innovative commercial aerospace companies in 2026
9. China’s top 10 commercial aerospace industrial parks worth settling in in 2026
10. The 10 most trustworthy investment institutions in China’s commercial aerospace industry in 2026
It should be noted that these 10 lists are not about “whoever has the loudest voice will be on the list”, but about trying to find out:
Who really makes the projects and products?
Who has formed irreplaceability in the segmented fields?
Who may be underestimated by the industry in the long term
If you are a company that takes things seriously but is not good at telling stories, this list is for you.
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How do we judge?
We hereby make it clear: the list released by Hello Space × Luduan Think Tank follows the evaluation principles of openness, explainability, and reviewability.
All lists follow a three-level evaluation logic:
The first level｜Facts and data (basic threshold)
Is the progress of the project real?
Does the product exist?
Are business practices verifiable?
Second level｜Structural capabilities (core differences)
Technology maturity and engineering credibility
Productization and scale path
Business closed loop and delivery capabilities
The third level｜Industry value (expert judgment)
Whether it solves real industry problems
Is it irreplaceable in the industrial chain?
Implications for the long-term structure of China’s commercial aerospace industry
Rocket/Satellite Manufacturing Ranking
Key assessment dimensions include but are not limited to:
Technical route and engineering maturity
Flight/on-orbit verification status
Product stability and delivery record
Cost, scale and supply chain capabilities
Team engineering execution
Industry long-term competitiveness
Other “Top 10” lists
Focus on:
Real leadership in subdivided tracks
The degree to which a product or technology is irreplaceable
Commercial verification status
Growth rate and future potential
Is it “undervalued” by the industry?
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Registration ≠ to be on the list, but registration is very important
All lists are open to active registration by companies.
There is only one reason:
We don’t want any “companies that are serious about doing things” to be ignored because they are not good at speaking out.
But please understand:
Registration is to enter the evaluation pool
Whether to be selected or not will be determined by data + expert review.
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Where will the registration information be used?
Companies that pass the selection will:
Selected into the “Top 10 List of China’s Commercial Aerospace in 2026”
Officially included in the “2026 China Commercial Aerospace Industry Annual Report”
Become a core sample of industry research, articles/videos from Hello Space × Luduan Think Tank
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How to register?
Registration time:
The end of 2025 – mid-January 2026
Consultation and communication:
Hello Space × Luduan Think Tank
China’s top 10 commercial aerospace project teams in 2026
