China launches its rival to Elon Musk's Starlink internet satellites
China launched its "Thousand Sails" satellite constellation, deploying 18 satellites to compete with SpaceX's Starlink. The plan includes over 15,000 satellites for global internet coverage by 2025.
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China has launched its first batch of internet satellites as part of a new constellation named "Thousand Sails," which aims to compete with SpaceX's Starlink. The initial launch, which took place from the Taiyuan launch center, successfully deployed 18 satellites into low Earth orbit. The broader plan includes deploying over 15,000 satellites to establish global internet coverage, with a target of 648 satellites by 2025 for the first phase. This initiative highlights China's ambitions in space technology and its desire to challenge U.S. dominance in the sector. The launch follows China's previous achievements, such as the completion of the BeiDou navigation system, which serves as a rival to the U.S. GPS. Additionally, China has plans for a crewed mission to Mars by 2033, further emphasizing its commitment to advancing its space capabilities.
- China has launched its "Thousand Sails" satellite constellation to rival SpaceX's Starlink.
- The initial launch successfully deployed 18 satellites into low Earth orbit.
- The plan includes over 15,000 satellites for global internet coverage, with 648 targeted for deployment by 2025.
- This initiative reflects China's ambitions to enhance its space technology and challenge U.S. dominance.
- China's space achievements include the BeiDou navigation system and plans for a crewed Mars mission by 2033.
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