{"id":22011,"date":"2023-04-02T19:17:16","date_gmt":"2023-04-02T11:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/if-you-hate-starlink-youre-not-going-to-like-that-china-is-working-on-its-own-mega-constellation\/"},"modified":"2023-04-02T19:17:16","modified_gmt":"2023-04-02T11:17:16","slug":"if-you-hate-starlink-youre-not-going-to-like-that-china-is-working-on-its-own-mega-constellation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/if-you-hate-starlink-youre-not-going-to-like-that-china-is-working-on-its-own-mega-constellation\/","title":{"rendered":"If you hate Starlink, you\u2019re not going to like that China is working on its own mega constellation"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"img-border featured-image wp-block-image--obfuscated\">\n<p>\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?gdpr=0&amp;us_privacy=1YNN&amp;gpp=DBABL~BVQqAAAAAg&amp;gpp_sid=7&amp;client=ca-pub-7125080057269629&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;num_ads=1&amp;adk=2072073738&amp;adf=712772469&amp;abgtt=7&amp;w=775&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1783320524&amp;rafmt=1&amp;armr=3&amp;sem=mc&amp;pwprc=4018519472&amp;ad_type=text_image&amp;format=775x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fspaceexplored.com%2F2023%2F04%2F01%2Fif-you-hate-starlink-youre-not-going-to-like-that-china-is-working-on-its-own-mega-constellation%2F&amp;host=ca-host-pub-5506057612223327&amp;fwr=0&amp;pra=3&amp;rh=194&amp;rw=774&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;asro=0&amp;aimartd=4&amp;aieuf=1&amp;aicrs=1&amp;fa=27&amp;dt=1783320524302&amp;bpp=1&amp;bdt=5118&amp;idt=-M&amp;shv=r20260701&amp;mjsv=m202606290101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3Deb38cfaf5314820a%3AT%3D1783309737%3ART%3D1783320230%3AS%3DALNI_MZNqFbc4J_9Mwx0DA_RKZFv6Rgd_w&amp;gpic=UID%3D0000141585b75109%3AT%3D1783309737%3ART%3D1783320230%3AS%3DALNI_Mb8Ou0XY9m-6RZcHIoT0NY6XJT4Aw&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D81b549665d6763db%3AT%3D1783309737%3ART%3D1783320230%3AS%3DAA-AfjaPQtwRjAqqOxsOk9A3h9AB&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C336x280&amp;nras=2&amp;correlator=6336517255978&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=480&amp;u_his=1&amp;u_h=960&amp;u_w=1707&amp;u_ah=912&amp;u_aw=1707&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=1.5&amp;dmc=8&amp;adx=96&amp;ady=1244&amp;biw=1421&amp;bih=637&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=0&amp;eid=95395661%2C95394427%2C95393485&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=679863970427525&amp;tmod=1553098154&amp;uas=0&amp;nvt=1&amp;fc=1408&amp;brdim=133%2C96%2C133%2C96%2C1707%2C0%2C1441%2C720%2C1438%2C637&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&amp;abl=NS&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=1&amp;pgls=CAk.&amp;ifi=3&amp;uci=a!3&amp;btvi=2&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=15\" data-google-container-id=\"a!3\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-query-id=\"CJ-wt8K6vZUDFa4gewcdkY4v0w\"><\/iframe><\/ins><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-35007\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-china-s-13-000-satellites-constellation\">China\u2019s 13,000 satellites constellation<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Later this year, China hopes to launch satellites for its low Earth orbit broadband constellation, Guowang. Similar to SpaceX\u2019s Starlink, the constellation will be able to provide an internet connection to any on the planet\u2019s surface with a ground transceiver. The constellation will operate up to 12,992 satellites in orbits between 500 and 1,145 km at 30 to 85 degrees inclinations. This could allow the nation to provide its service worldwide, including the poles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">China, the nation that considers its space program a state secret, would be a concerning entry into the mega constellation scene. The sector is already under scrutiny for its effect on astronomy observations and those concerned about overcrowded orbits. But, to me, the most concerning part of this is how well will China work with other providers in case of on-orbit conjunctions (the fancy name for close passes).<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SpaceX has already gotten a name for itself in the industry for not being very helpful and relying on its automated mitigation system to make the orbit maneuvers. Will China also not be very communicative? One is terrible, but two operators of tens of thousands of satellites could cause major issues for those who operate satellites in similar orbits.<\/p>\n<p>\t<span class=\"outbrain-ad-label\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<script type=\"text\/plain\">\n\t\t\twindow.adSlotsConfig = window.adSlotsConfig || [];<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tadSlotsConfig.push( {\n\t\t\t\tslotID: '\/1049447\/Outbrain',\n\t\t\t\tslotName: 'div-gpt-ad-outbrain-ad-35007',\n\t\t\t\tsizes: [300, 250],\n\t\t\t\tslotPosition: 'mid_article'\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t<\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the constellation will be a state-owned and operated entity (at least that\u2019s what it sounds like for now), it could take advantage of the growing commercial sector in the country. For example, China already has several companies that can manufacture or launch these satellites.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oh, did I mention the current rocket to deploy these satellites is the Long March 5B? That\u2019s the rocket that had its second stage make several high-profile uncontrolled reentries back to Earth. While still not as big of a concern as many national news services made it be, more of that is never good.<\/p>\n<p><ins data-ad-format=\"auto\" class=\"adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7125080057269629\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; background-color: transparent; height: 0px;\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_3\" name=\"aswift_3\" style=\"left: 0px; position: absolute; top: 0px; border: 0px; width: 775px; height: 0px; min-height: auto; max-height: none; min-width: auto; max-width: none;\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" width=\"775\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" hspace=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?gdpr=0&amp;us_privacy=1YNN&amp;gpp=DBABL~BVQqAAAAAg&amp;gpp_sid=7&amp;client=ca-pub-7125080057269629&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;num_ads=1&amp;adk=2072073738&amp;adf=1821075794&amp;abgtt=7&amp;w=775&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1783320524&amp;rafmt=1&amp;armr=3&amp;sem=mc&amp;pwprc=4018519472&amp;ad_type=text_image&amp;format=775x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fspaceexplored.com%2F2023%2F04%2F01%2Fif-you-hate-starlink-youre-not-going-to-like-that-china-is-working-on-its-own-mega-constellation%2F&amp;host=ca-host-pub-5506057612223327&amp;fwr=0&amp;pra=3&amp;rh=194&amp;rw=774&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;asro=0&amp;aimartd=4&amp;aieuf=1&amp;aicrs=1&amp;fa=27&amp;dt=1783320524302&amp;bpp=1&amp;bdt=5119&amp;idt=2&amp;shv=r20260701&amp;mjsv=m202606290101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3Deb38cfaf5314820a%3AT%3D1783309737%3ART%3D1783320230%3AS%3DALNI_MZNqFbc4J_9Mwx0DA_RKZFv6Rgd_w&amp;gpic=UID%3D0000141585b75109%3AT%3D1783309737%3ART%3D1783320230%3AS%3DALNI_Mb8Ou0XY9m-6RZcHIoT0NY6XJT4Aw&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D81b549665d6763db%3AT%3D1783309737%3ART%3D1783320230%3AS%3DAA-AfjaPQtwRjAqqOxsOk9A3h9AB&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C336x280%2C775x280&amp;nras=3&amp;correlator=6336517255978&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=480&amp;u_his=1&amp;u_h=960&amp;u_w=1707&amp;u_ah=912&amp;u_aw=1707&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=1.5&amp;dmc=8&amp;adx=96&amp;ady=2273&amp;biw=1421&amp;bih=637&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=0&amp;eid=95395661%2C95394427%2C95393485&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=679863970427525&amp;tmod=1553098154&amp;uas=0&amp;nvt=1&amp;fc=1408&amp;brdim=133%2C96%2C133%2C96%2C1707%2C0%2C1441%2C720%2C1438%2C637&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&amp;abl=NS&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=1&amp;pgls=CAk.&amp;ifi=4&amp;uci=a!4&amp;btvi=3&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=16\" data-google-container-id=\"a!4\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-query-id=\"CIObuMK6vZUDFTi2uQUd4ewzEw\"><\/iframe><\/ins><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-will-this-affect-the-us-constellations-on-earth\">How will this affect the US constellations \u2026on Earth<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A big concern of some US companies that also plan to deploy LEO internet constellation is the fear of being pushed out of markets close to China. While China\u2019s focus on this network would be to provide internet connection across its large country, it could also be a great tool to spread its influence over other nations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the TikTok banning discussion makes it clear we won\u2019t see this service available in the United States. However, possible Chinese-subsidized internet service across Africa, Asia, and Europe could bring a lot of nations in those areas closer to them in this now more apparent power struggle between the United States and China.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-and-in-space-the-real-scary-part\">\u2026and in space (the real scary part)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The LEO constellation market is still very new. There is only one completed constellation, OneWeb, and two significant providers of broadband connections, again OneWeb and Starlink. However, there are many other players in the space. Earth observation is another example. There\u2019s Planet, BlackSky, Capella, and more that are providing real-time images and other geospatial data for those that buy it. Finally, don\u2019t forget about military use cases; we\u2019re currently waiting on the launch of SpaceX\u2019s first satellites for the Space Development Agency\u2019s early warning constellation, <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What I\u2019m saying is LEO is already a crowded space, and it isn\u2019t getting any less so. Concerns about China\u2019s 13,000 satellite constellation being a pain for every operator to coexist with is accurate. You can never rule out China using this constellation to disrupt other providers purposely. I don\u2019t want to sound fear-mongering, but if there was ever a time to create an international organization (with actual teeth) to oversee these operations, now is probably the time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>China\u2019s 13,000 satellites constellation Later this year, China hopes to launch satellites for its low Earth orbit broadband constellation, Guowang. Similar to SpaceX\u2019s Starlink, the constellation will be able to provide an internet connection to any on the planet\u2019s surface with a ground transceiver. The constellation will operate up to 12,992 satellites in orbits between [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22011","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22011"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22011"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22011\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22011"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22011"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22011"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}