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Spacesail, also known as Qianfan or Thousand Sails Constellation, is a Chinese company specializing in deploying a low Earth orbit (LEO) mega-constellation of satellites. Their primary goal is to deliver high-speed, real-time, secure, and reliable connectivity solutions and global broadband services, particularly targeting underserved regions. Spacesail has established partnerships with companies like Telebras in Brazil and MEASAT in Malaysia to expand its reach and is backed by Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST). The company aims to launch approximately 15,000 satellites by 2030 and is considered a competitor to SpaceX's Starlink.
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Shanghai Spacesail Technologies enabled six Qianfan deployments over two months starting in April and running through early June through bulk-bought launch services and a stockpile of contracted satellites.
Shanghai Spacesail Technologies has contracted demonstration missions to LandSpace, CAS Space, and Space Pioneer.
Zhuque-2E Y6 launched from Jiuquan at 08:23 UTC on June 9 carrying SpaceSail DTC 01 and China Mobile 02.
Zhuque-2E Y6 carried SpaceSail DTC 01 and China Mobile 02.
Shanghai Spacesail Technologies says Qianfan has completed the networking needed to begin supporting automatic identification systems for maritime vessel connectivity.
The June 5 mission was the third time the China Aerospace Science and Technology Commercial Launch Vehicle Group procured a launch vehicle for Shanghai Spacesail Technologiesβ constellation.
Long March 8 Y9 launched SpaceSail Group-12 from Hainan at 06:34 UTC on June 5, 2026.
Long March 6A Y25 launched SpaceSail Group-11 from Taiyuan at 11:39 UTC on June 4, 2026.
The Qianfan mega-constellation is operated by Shanghai Spacesail Technologies Co Ltd.
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Commercial Launch Vehicle Group managed the June 5 Qianfan launch on behalf of Shanghai Spacesail Technologies.
The launch carried SpaceSail Group-11.
The Long March 12B made its maiden flight from Jiuquan at 08:40 UTC on June 1, 2026, carrying SpaceSail Group 10 into orbit.
The Long March 12B carried SpaceSail group 10 into orbit on its maiden flight.
The Long March 12B launched the SpaceSail Group 10 payload into orbit on its maiden flight.
Long March 12B carried SpaceSail Group 10 into orbit on its maiden flight.
The Long March 12B carried SpaceSail Group 10 into orbit on its maiden flight.
Long March 12B carried SpaceSail group 10 into orbit on its maiden flight.
Shanghai Spacesail Technologies Co Ltd operates the Qianfan mega-constellation, also known as SpaceSail.
The Long March 12B launched SpaceSail group 10 into orbit on its maiden flight.
SpaceSail provides space-based connectivity services in China and other countries.