Geespace, a company backed by Chinese automaker Geely, has successfully launched a third batch of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites as part of its ambitious plan to create a global megaconstellation, similar to SpaceX’s Starlink. The 10 satellites were launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in Shanxi province, China, bringing the total number of satellites in Geespace’s constellation to 30.
According to Geespace, this deployment marks the first time a Chinese commercial aerospace company has offered global LEO satellite communication services. The constellation currently covers 90% of the globe, providing 24-hour communication services. This achievement is part of Geespace’s long-term goal of building a constellation of nearly 6,000 satellites to deliver global broadband services.
