Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST)

New Capabilities

238 satellites in orbit after 14th batch on July 5, 2026—largest single deployment yet at 20 satellites; Brazil commercial service authorized by Anatel for Q4 2026

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