Lasers and Submersibles: China’s Strategy to Challenge Starlink
Key Takeaway China is advancing its space capabilities through state-owned China SatNet, which aims to create Guowang, a military-capable megaconstellation. The company has launched 60 of its planned 13,000 satellites. Additionally, Qianfan, backed by the Shanghai government, has deployed 90 satellites of a projected 15,000, targeting markets in Central Asia and a deal with Brazil. […]