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China Geespace launches satellites to compete with Starlink
Geespace's primary mission is to support Geely's entry into the aerospace sector, with a focus on creating a satellite constellation known as the Geely Future Mobility Constellation.
Geespace is a satellite technology company founded in 2018 by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, operating under its Geely Technology Group division. The company specializes in developing, launching, and managing low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites aimed at providing high-precision positioning and connectivity services.
Geespace’s primary mission is to support Geely’s entry into the aerospace sector, with a focus on creating a satellite constellation known as the Geely Future Mobility Constellation. This constellation is expected to eventually comprise 240 satellites, with the first phase involving the deployment of 72 satellites by 2025. The initial nine satellites were successfully launched in June 2022, followed by an additional eleven in February 2024, marking significant milestones in the company’s development.
Geespace is positioning itself as a competitor to established satellite networks like SpaceX’s Starlink. It aims to provide global broadband services and has plans to expand its satellite constellation significantly, potentially reaching nearly 6,000 satellites in future phases. This ambitious project includes plans for mobile phone communication and high-speed broadband services, targeting over 200 million users globally by the end of its first phase.
On Friday, Geespace, a company supported by the Chinese automaker Geely, announced the launch of a third group of satellites.
This initiative is part of their strategy to create a megaconstellation that they claim will serve as China’s counterpart to SpaceX’s Starlink in the United States.
The 10 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites were launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre, located in the northern province of Shanxi,
Geespace said in a statement.
“With this latest launch, the constellation now includes 30 satellites, covering 90% of the globe with 24-hour communication services,”
Geespace said.
“This deployment marks the first time a Chinese commercial aerospace company has offered LEO satellite communication on a global scale,”
Geespace said.
The carmaker’s Geely Technology Group created Geespace to research, launch, and operate low-orbit satellites in 2018.
With ongoing launches and advancements in satellite technology, Geespace is set to play a crucial role in the global satellite communications market, particularly in Asia-Pacific regions. The company is also exploring international collaborations to extend its services beyond China, aiming for a comprehensive global footprint in satellite communications by 2026 and beyond.
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