中国卫星网络集团有限公司
China Satellite Network Group Co., Ltd. (China SatNet), established in 2021, is a state-owned enterprise tasked with deploying a large low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, often described as China's answer to Starlink. It oversees the design, deployment, and operation of the "Guowang" megaconstellation, aiming to provide global communication coverage and enhance internet connectivity. Recent reports indicate the company launched its first group of LEO satellites in December 2024 and aims to have around 13,000 satellites in orbit by 2035.
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China Satellite Network Group plans to provide worldwide internet services while prioritizing China-focused services for now.
China Satellite Network Group, a state-owned enterprise wholly backed by the Chinese government, operates the GuoWang constellation.
Another SatNet LEO communications satellite launch is expected to occur from Wenchang.
China Satellite Network Group plans to provide worldwide internet services, with a focus on China for the time being.
The LM-8A rocket will likely carry SatNet LEO communication satellites.
The LM-8A launch successfully deployed the SatNet LEO comsat constellation for Group 18.
The LM-8A is expected to launch Low Earth Orbit communications satellites known as SatNet.
Long March 8A launched SatNet LEO Group 18 at 15:25 UTC on January 13, 2026 from Hainan, China.
The GuoWang constellation is operated by China Satellite Network Group, a state-owned enterprise backed by the Chinese government.
Long March 8A Y6 launched SatNet LEO Group 17 at 23:26 UTC on December 25, 2025 from Hainan commercial launch pad #1.
The Long March 8A Y6 launched SatNet LEO Group 17 on December 25 at 23:26 UTC from Hainan commercial launch pad #1.
Long March 8A Y6 launched SatNet LEO Group 17 from Hainan commercial launch pad #1.
The GuoWang constellation is operated by China Satellite Network Group, a state-owned enterprise backed by the Chinese government.
China Satellite Network Group plans to provide worldwide internet services, prioritizing services focused on China.
China SatNet and Shanghai SpaceCom are the dominant players in China's megaconstellation landscape, each with about 100 satellites on orbit.
Three batches of China SatNet satellites were launched on 6 December, 9 December, and 12 December.
The GuoWang constellation is operated by China Satellite Network Group, a state-owned enterprise backed by the Chinese government.
Long March 12 Y4 launched the SatNet LEO Group 16 at 23:00 UTC on December 11 from Hainan.
The GuoWang mega-constellation is operated by China Satellite Network Group and is backed by the Chinese government.
The GuoWang constellation is operated by China Satellite Network Group, a state-owned enterprise backed by the Chinese government.