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China’s First Cross-Border Satellite Data Processing and Trade Zone Unveiled in Wenchang
The Hainan Aerospace Data Cross-Border Processing and Trade Zone was officially unveiled at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Wenchang International Aviation and Aerospace Forum on Aug. 25. As China’s first trade zone dedicated to the cross-border processing of satellite data, it will leverage the policy advantages of the Hainan Free Trade Port and Wenchang’s…
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Decoding the Six Reusable Rockets Successfully Recovered Worldwide
Rocket recovery has evolved from an experimental concept into one of the defining capabilities of modern launch vehicles. By returning and potentially reusing major rocket stages, launch providers aim to reduce costs, shorten turnaround times and support a higher launch cadence. To date, six orbital-class launch vehicles worldwide—Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, Starship, New Glenn, Long…
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Geespace Secures License as China’s Satellite IoT Industry Enters a Critical Commercialization Phase
Geespace recently received approval from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) to conduct commercial trials of satellite Internet of Things services, becoming the second private company in China to obtain such authorization. When MIIT granted its first approval in May, the market focused primarily on the formal opening of satellite IoT services to…
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Ukraine Presses for Starlink Access to Enable Drone Strikes Inside Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded Elon Musk the Order of Freedom, one of Ukraine’s highest state honors, recognizing the SpaceX founder’s role in supporting the country through the deployment of Starlink satellite communications services following Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. The award comes at a moment when Starlink has evolved far beyond its original…
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Rassvet Satellite Failures Expose Challenges Facing Russia’s Starlink Alternative
Russia’s effort to build a sovereign low-Earth-orbit broadband constellation has suffered a setback after the apparent loss of one operational Rassvet satellite and growing concerns that two additional spacecraft may soon reenter the atmosphere, raising questions about the pace and reliability of the country’s emerging Starlink competitor. According to orbital tracking data cited by multiple…
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SpaceX Ends Florida Falcon 9 Starlink Era as Dawn Launch Creates Spectacular ‘Jellyfish’ Visible Over New York
A SpaceX Falcon 9 carrying a new batch of Starlink satellites marked the end of an era on Aug. 25, completing what the company says will be its final dedicated Starlink launch from Florida. The early-morning mission also produced a striking “space jellyfish” effect that was visible hundreds of miles from the launch site, including…
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How China Is Expanding Space Product Manufacturing Capacity: Inside the Smart Factory Upgrade at the Shanghai Institute of Spaceflight Control Technology
China’s satellite manufacturing capacity is expanding at an unprecedented pace, driven by the rapid development of commercial spaceflight and large-scale constellation deployment. But how are Chinese space manufacturers increasing output while maintaining the stringent quality standards required for orbital missions? A look inside this upgraded smart factory reveals how digital twins, AI-powered inspection, flexible production…
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China’s Butuo County Deploys Satellite Remote Sensing and Low-Altitude Drones for Agriculture and Governance
Across China, satellite remote sensing and low-altitude drones are increasingly being deployed in rural agriculture. From monitoring crop growth and identifying pests and diseases to conducting precision spraying and assessing natural-disaster risks, the integration of space-based and aerial technologies is helping improve agricultural productivity, reduce labor costs and modernize rural governance. Butuo County in Sichuan…
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RMB 3.8 Billion Investment Planned as Western China’s “Rocket and Satellite” Twin Super Factories Move Toward Tender Stage
According to information released on August 24 by the Shaanxi Provincial Public Resources Trading Center, two wholly owned subsidiaries of Western Aerospace Technology (Shaanxi) Group — Western Satellite Technology (Shaanxi) Co., Ltd. and Western Launch Vehicle Technology (Shaanxi) Co., Ltd. — have disclosed construction tender plans for a satellite super factory and a rocket super…
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What Is a Launch Window? Why Can’t Chang’e-7 Just Launch a Few Days Later?
According to official information, the Chang’e-7 mission does not currently meet launch conditions and cannot be carried out within its scheduled launch window this year. Many people have asked: What exactly is a launch window, and why can’t the mission simply be delayed by a few days? In simple terms, a launch window is the…