Commercial Satellite Operator
Appears in 1 story · Last updated Nov 3, 2026
238 satellites in orbit as of July 5, 2026; 18 more launched November 3 on a Lijian-2 rocket, the first Qianfan deployment on that vehicle; Brazil commercial service authorized for Q4 2026
In December 2025, a newly formed Chinese state institute filed for 200,000 satellites with the International Telecommunication Union, claiming spectrum priority for the largest constellation ever proposed. Early filers get priority on orbital slots and radio frequencies, which amounts to buying options in low Earth orbit.
Updated Nov 3
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