Archive - The China Space Monitor

China's Response to Starlink: H1 2025 Updates

Plus a GEO relay satellite announcement from my old stomping grounds, high-precision propulsion systems for on-orbit servicing, and a whole lot more

Jun 29 •

China Space Monitor

Introducing Topical Deep-Dives

Combining research, analysis, and

Jun 10 •

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Breadth Paired with Depth in China's Space Sector

Plus a delegation from a lesser-known Emirate visits ADA Space 🇦🇪, a lot of activity in optical comms 💡, and a space forum between Hainan and Hong…

Jun 8 •

China Space Monitor

May 2025

Review in Chinese Space: January to April

Plus details on CGSTL's manufacturing costs 🏭, China's first SAR payload readies for export 🛰️, and a crazy detailed analysis of remote sensing data…

May 15 •

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April 2025

Investment Exits in China's Space Industry

Plus a planned Malaysian launch site 🚀, "China's O3b" announces a new HQ 🛰️, and USPACE's dubious Spanish satellite factory 🇪🇸

Apr 30 •

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China Non-Geostationary Constellations Report

The Most Detailed Report on the Chinese Version(s) of Starlink

Apr 28 •

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March 2025

China's Commercial Meteorological Satellites

Plus a bunch of launches 🚀 a laser comms test from Laser Starcom 🛰️ and a big conference in Shenzhen 🌆

Mar 31 •

China Space Monitor

The Launch Bottleneck Holding up China's Starlink

Plus a GEOVIS/PIESat comparison 🛰️ , a Pakistani astronaut to CSS 🇵🇰, and rumblings out of Hangzhou 💻

Mar 16 •

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February 2025

The Belt and Road Expands to Space

Plus ZTE establishes a satellite internet subsidiary 🛰️ Galaxy Space's CEO makes an appearance with President Xi 🏛️ and a dodgy contract announcement…

Feb 28 •

China Space Monitor

Biweekly Brain Droppings: Pirates and Drug Smugglers

Plus remote sensing satellites used in earthquake response, a rare SatNet launch sighting, and a whole bunch of international cooperation

Feb 15 •

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Introducing Deep-Dive Reports

Bringing as much information as possible to the clients who need it

Feb 6 •

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January 2025

What's Really Happening in Hainan?

Plus SpaceSail in Kazakhstan 🇰🇿, a plethora of new launch companies 🚀, and some dismal PIESAT financials 💲

Jan 31 •

China Space Monitor

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