Core Viewpoint - The Chinese commercial aerospace industry is identified as a strategic emerging industry that resonates with national strategy and industrial trends, expected to see significant catalysts in 2026, including reusable rocket technology validation and IPO progress for commercial aerospace companies [1] Industry Status - The industry has developed a complete supply chain consisting of "satellites, rockets, and launch sites" over the past decade, with a current core issue being severe "insufficient capacity" in rocket launch capabilities, which is a bottleneck for scaling the industry [1] - In 2025, there will be a total of 323 orbital rocket launches globally, with the U.S. conducting 193 (SpaceX 165) and China 92 (Long March series 69), indicating a competitive landscape where the U.S. is currently leading [1] - The U.S. has deployed 3,724 satellites compared to China's 372, with the U.S. commercial launch market accounting for 82% of total capacity, approximately ten times that of China [1] Rocket Segment - The key to enhancing commercial aerospace capacity lies in reusable rocket technology, which transforms rocket hardware from "single-use" to "reusable assets," significantly reducing launch costs and increasing launch frequency and total payload [2] - SpaceX's Falcon 9 has achieved 32 reuse records by 2025, while China is expected to begin its first reusable rocket validation in 2026 [2] - The launch cost of Falcon 9 is approximately 18,000 yuan/kg, compared to 85,000 yuan/kg for Ariane 5, indicating a cost reduction of about 4-5 times due to reusable technology [2] Satellite Segment - As of now, SpaceX has launched 10,955 satellites with a long-term plan for about 42,000, while China's StarNet has launched 174 with a plan for 13,000 [3] - China has submitted an application for frequency and orbital resources for an additional 203,000 satellites to the ITU, marking the largest international frequency application action by China [3] - The current satellite deployment by China is just beginning, and with breakthroughs in reusable rocket technology, the satellite network in China is expected to experience significant growth [3] Investment Logic - Short-term: The supply chain for rocket capacity is expected to benefit from the current capacity shortage, with a focus on high-value components such as engines and structural parts [4] - Suggested investment opportunities include companies involved in 3D printing technology, high-barrier rocket materials, and high-quality structural components [4] - Long-term: The breakthrough in reusable technology is anticipated to shift the business model of rocket manufacturers from research and development to launch operations, enhancing profitability and operational efficiency [5] - The demand for satellites is expected to grow rapidly, with satellite companies being identified as having long-term inflationary attributes [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the commercial aerospace industry, particularly focusing on the investment opportunities in the rocket supply chain due to existing supply gaps and the long-term potential of rocket manufacturers and satellite industry chains with commercial model advantages [1]. Core Insights - The Chinese commercial aerospace industry is identified as a strategic emerging industry that resonates with national strategies and industrial trends, expected to witness significant developments in 2026, including reusable rocket technology validation and IPO progress of commercial aerospace companies [1]. - The current core bottleneck in the industry is the insufficient launch capacity, which is crucial for the scaled development of the sector. The report highlights that in 2025, the global launch capacity is dominated by the US, with a significant gap compared to China [5][6]. - The report emphasizes the importance of reusable rocket technology, which can transform rockets from disposable assets to reusable ones, significantly reducing launch costs and increasing launch frequency and payload capacity [5][6]. Industry Overview - The commercial aerospace industry in China has developed a complete industrial chain consisting of satellites, rockets, and launch sites, gradually extending to measurement and control and applications [5]. - As of 2025, the US has conducted 193 rocket launches, while China has conducted 92, indicating a competitive landscape where the US currently leads [5]. - The report notes that the US has deployed 3,724 satellites compared to China's 372, highlighting the disparity in satellite deployment capabilities [5]. Investment Logic - Short-term opportunities are identified in the rocket supply chain due to the current launch capacity constraints, with specific recommendations for companies involved in high-value components and materials [6]. - Long-term prospects are focused on the transformation of rocket manufacturers' business models towards launch operations and the anticipated growth in satellite demand once the launch capacity bottleneck is resolved [6].