China launches first satellites for "Thousand Sails Constellation," a rival to SpaceX's Starlink.

China launches first batch of satellites for "Thousand Sails Constellation," a rival megaconstellation to SpaceX's Starlink. Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST) aims to provide low-cost, high-speed global internet access with over 15,000 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, competing with SpaceX's growing commercial broadband constellation. This is part of China's ambitious plan to expand digital connectivity infrastructure.

August 05, 2024
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