China is advancing its efforts to create competing broadband satellite networks to Elon Musk's Starlink by launching over 100 satellites for two mega-constellations named Guowang and Qianfan. Guowang focuses on domestic use, while Qianfan targets international markets, having signed deals with multiple countries and eyeing further expansion. While Starlink, with over 7,000 satellites, currently leads, the new Chinese projects could influence the competitive landscape, especially as SpaceX faces political challenges that may affect its reputation and operations globally.
More than 100 satellites have been launched from China since Augustâthe first batches of two mega-constellations aiming to have about 28,000 satellites combined.
CEO Elon Musk's deepening entanglements in US politics raise reputational and security risks for SpaceX (Starlink's parent company) globally.
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