The Chinese satellite program in question was launched in August and represents the first of many more that will be launched into the sky over the next several years. Known in English as “Thousand Sails,” Qianfan was conceived to be a “mega constellation” of satellites that will serve China as part of a vast communication network. The small spacecraft were constructed by Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology, and is reported to be the Far East’s answer to the United States-based SpaceX Starlink satellites.
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