Institute of Radio Spectrum Utilization and Technological Innovation

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Filed CTC-1 and CTC-2 constellations totaling 193,428 satellites

In December 2025, a newly formed Chinese state institute filed for 200,000 satellites with the ITU (International Telecommunication Union), claiming spectrum priority for the largest constellation ever proposed. Under ITU rules, early filers get priority on orbital slots and radio frequencies—buying options in the race against American dominance of low Earth orbit.

Updated Jul 6