China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) is an organization established in 1980 and authorized by the Chinese Government to promote and provide Long March launch services to the global market. CGWIC is also responsible for trade related to satellite technology and products, acting as the primary foreign trade and marketing channel for China's aerospace industry. Since the Long March launch vehicle was first made available for international use in 1985, CGWIC has set up business relationships with more than 100 companies and organizations throughout the world.