活力中国调研行丨老工业基地“上新” 安徽蚌埠打造商业航天全产业链条

Core Insights - The city of Bengbu, a former industrial base in Anhui, is transitioning to a commercial aerospace industry, focusing on rocket manufacturing from scratch [1][2] - The establishment of the China Bengbu Commercial Aerospace Industrial Park marks a significant step in this transition, with the first batch of aerospace companies, including Deep Blue Space Technology, setting up operations [1][2] Group 1: Industry Development - Bengbu has been identified as one of the 26 old industrial base cities in China, historically known for its machine tools and related industries [1] - The local government has prioritized the commercial aerospace sector as a key driver for the transformation of the old industrial base [2] Group 2: Investment and Infrastructure - The China Bengbu Commercial Aerospace Industrial Park was inaugurated in May, serving as a specialized platform for the aerospace industry [1][2] - A total of 16 commercial aerospace companies have signed agreements in Bengbu, with a total investment of 7.86 billion yuan [2] Group 3: Future Goals - The local government aims to attract further investment and nurture local enterprises, targeting an industrial goal of 20 billion yuan [2] - The industrial park will feature a commercial aerospace innovation center and four specialized bases, including those for rocket engines and satellite manufacturing [2]