Tag: commercial-space
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Ceres-2 Returns to Flight With Four-Satellite Launch (Video)
The Ceres-2 Y3 launch vehicle lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center at 7:37 a.m. Beijing Time on November 7, 2026, placing the Guanlan experimental satellite, Yunyao-1 28, North University of China-1 and Juntian-1 06A into a 535-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit. The mission was the second flight and first orbital success for Ceres-2, returning the…
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STARPATH GLOBAL Showcases Space–Air–Ground Monitoring Capabilities and Applications for Energy Infrastructure at ADIPEC 2026
ABU DHABI, UAE — ADIPEC 2026, the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference, was held from November 2 to 5, 2026, at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The event brought together 2,260 exhibiting companies, 30 country pavilions, and more than 1,800 speakers. With discussions spanning energy security, infrastructure resilience, artificial intelligence, digitalization, and investment partnerships,…
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China’s Lijian-2 Launches 18 Qianfan Satellites on Second Flight (Video)
China launched the Lijian-2 Y2 carrier rocket at 8:15 a.m. Beijing Time on November 3, 2026, from the Dongfeng Commercial Aerospace Innovation Testing Area. The liquid-fueled rocket placed 18 Qianfan Polar Group 21 satellites into their planned orbit, completing the vehicle’s second flight and its first large-scale satellite internet deployment mission. The mission added another…
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China Introduces Third-Party Reviews for Satellite Spectrum Coordination. A New Business Opportunity?
Suppose two satellite operators plan to use overlapping radio frequency bands. One concludes that their systems can operate compatibly; the other expects harmful interference. Each has a technical report, but repeated discussions fail to resolve the disagreement. Who should check the parameters, models and protection requirements? On September 4, 2026, China’s State Radio Office published…
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China’s Ceres-1S Launches First Wuyang Constellation Satellite From Sea (Video)
China launched the first satellite of its domestically developed Wuyang low-inclination remote-sensing constellation at 11:39 a.m. Beijing time on Oct. 21, 2026. The spacecraft, Xiguang-4 01, lifted off aboard a Ceres-1S Y8 rocket from a mobile platform in the Yellow Sea off Rizhao, Shandong province, and entered a 541-kilometer low Earth orbit. The mission marks…
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Zhuque 2E Launches 10 Satellites on Zhuque 2 Series’ 10th Flight (Video)
LandSpace launched its Zhuque-2E Y4 rocket from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center at 11:40 UTC on October 14, 2026, deploying 10 satellites into their planned orbits. The rideshare mission carried eight ADA Space computing satellites and two laser data-transmission test satellites, marking the 10th flight of the…
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China’s New Policy Opens the Way for Aerospace Institute Engineers to Join Commercial Space Companies
A commentary on Part VI of the CPC Central Committee and State Council’s Opinions on Developing New Quality Productive Forces On October 9, Xinhua published the Opinions on Developing New Quality Productive Forces, issued by the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council. It is a lengthy document, but for anyone working…
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China’s State-Owned Space Company Expands Global Markets
As China marks the 70th anniversary of its space program in 2026, China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) is expanding its international business from commercial launches to integrated space systems and services. Established in 1980, the company serves as the specialist international business arm of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), supporting national strategic…
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Long March 12 Launches China’s 27th LEO Internet Satellite Group
At 3:27 a.m. on October 10, 2026, China successfully launched the 27th group of low-Earth orbit internet satellites aboard a Long March 12 carrier rocket from the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site. The satellites entered their designated orbit, continuing the phased deployment of China’s satellite internet system and marking the 671st mission of the Long…
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Bezos Signals Blue Origin IPO Within Next Few Years After First Outside Raise
Blue Origin raised billions of dollars in the round, described as its first infusion of outside capital. Coverage tied the raise to a figure of roughly $28 billion. The disclosure drew public praise from Elon Musk, who commented on Bezos following the reveal. Bezos said an IPO makes sense within the next several years. Alongside…