Spacesail

上海垣信卫星科技有限公司

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, Shanghai, China

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Qianfan is a megaconstellation operated by Shanghai Spacesail Technologies Co. Ltd. with support from the Shanghai municipal government and the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

GeneralRelationshipsValue 3.0May 18, 2026China avanza en su carrera espacial y lanza los cohetes Larga Marcha 6A y Zhuque-2E Y5

SpaceSail plans to expand to about 15,000 satellites in orbit by 2030.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0May 18, 2026China avanza en su carrera espacial y lanza los cohetes Larga Marcha 6A y Zhuque-2E Y5

Qianfan is operated by Shanghai Spacesail Technologies Co Ltd.

RelationshipsValue 3.6May 17, 2026Ninth Overall Qianfan Group Delivered Into Orbit From Wenchang [Long March 8 Y8]

The mission involved SpaceSail/G60 Group-9.

GeneralValue 2.0May 17, 2026🚀 Long March 8 Y8 📷 14:42UTC May 17 📍 Hainan 🛰️ SpaceSail/G60 Group-9

Shanghai Spacesail Technologies must begin Qianfan services in Brazil before early 2028 under its deal with Telebras.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0May 13, 2026Qianfan Operator Invests in Sea Launch to Secure Greater Space Access

Shanghai Commercial Aerospace Maritime Launch Technology Co Ltd has five investors: Shanghai Spacesail Technologies, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Commercial Launch Vehicle Co Ltd, Shanghai Guosheng Group Co Ltd, Shanghai Xinzhuang Industrial Zone Economic and Technological Development Co Ltd, and China Offshore Engineering Equipment Technology Development Co Ltd.

RelationshipsValue 4.0May 13, 2026Qianfan Operator Invests in Sea Launch to Secure Greater Space Access

Shanghai Spacesail Technologies has invested in Shanghai Commercial Aerospace Maritime Launch Technology Co Ltd.

RelationshipsValue 4.0May 13, 2026Qianfan Operator Invests in Sea Launch to Secure Greater Space Access

Shanghai Spacesail Technologies relies on agreements with Airbus and Panasonic Avionics Corporation.

RelationshipsValue 3.7May 13, 2026Qianfan Operator Invests in Sea Launch to Secure Greater Space Access

Shanghai Spacesail Technologies operates the Qianfan connectivity mega-constellation.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0May 13, 2026Qianfan Operator Invests in Sea Launch to Secure Greater Space Access

Shanghai Spacesail Technologies Co Ltd operates the Qianfan mega-constellation, also known as SpaceSail.

GeneralCapabilityPlanValue 4.0May 12, 2026Eighth Qianfan Satellite Group Placed Into Earth Orbit [Long March 6A Y23]

Shanghai Spacesail Technologies Co Ltd expects Qianfan to provide some form of service in China before the end of the year.

RelationshipsPlanValue 3.0May 7, 2026Guodian Goake's Tianqi Connectivity Constellation Approved for Commercial Trials

Long March 8 launched G60/Spacesail Group-7 from Hainan at 13:32 UTC on April 7, 2026.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Apr 8, 2026🚀 Liftoff at 13:32UTC April 7, Long March 8 launched G60/Spacesail Group-7 from Hainan

SpaceSail is restarting deployment of its Starlink-like flat-plate satellite buses.

PlanCapabilityGrowthValue 3.0Apr 7, 2026Whatever the problems were, it seems the Shanghai-based comsats operator feels good enough to restart deployment w/ their Starlink-like flat-plate satellite buses. They are apparently trying to get whatever launchers they can find! Photos by @Space_Alioth:

SpaceSail/Qianfan is one of the two major Chinese LEO communications satellite constellations open to the international public.

GeneralValue 1.8Apr 7, 2026Being one of the "Big 2" Chinese LEO comsat constellations, & the one that's open to int'l public, SpaceSail/Qianfan should have been quite a competitor for @Starlink in many corners of the world. But their satellites having problems in orbit has severely delayed deployment.

The Qianfan mega-constellation is operated by Shanghai Spacesail Technologies Co Ltd.

GeneralValue 3.2Apr 7, 2026Qianfan's Seventh Satellite Group Deployed Following Second Hiatus Period [Long March 8 Y7]

Chinese satellite service providers Guo Wang, SpaceSail, and Honghu-3 have not yet demonstrated reliable and frequent reusable rocket launch capability.

CapabilityValue 2.8Apr 7, 2026The Seismic Shifts in the Satellite Communications Landscape are Far From Over

Problems in orbit have severely delayed deployment of SpaceSail/Qianfan satellites.

PlanCapabilityValue 2.0Apr 7, 2026Being one of the "Big 2" Chinese LEO comsat constellations, & the one that's open to int'l public, SpaceSail/Qianfan should have been quite a competitor for @Starlink in many corners of the world. But their satellites having problems in orbit has severely delayed deployment.

SpaceSail is a Shanghai-based communications satellite operator.

GeneralValue 1.4Apr 7, 2026Whatever the problems were, it seems the Shanghai-based comsats operator feels good enough to restart deployment w/ their Starlink-like flat-plate satellite buses. They are apparently trying to get whatever launchers they can find! Photos by @Space_Alioth:

Shanghai Spacesail Technologies operates the Qianfan connectivity mega-constellation.

GeneralCapabilityValue 4.0Mar 13, 2026Reusable Rockets, Deep Space Exploration, Connectivity Constellations Discussed at 2026's Two Sessions

Shanghai Spacesail Technologies has received approval from Brazil to begin commercial operations of Qianfan connectivity services to consumers.

LegalRelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Mar 7, 2026Jiuquan Set to Host First Qianfan Constellation Launch in Coming Weeks

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