If you hate Starlink, you’re not going to like that China is working on its own mega constellation

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If you hate Starlink, you’re not going to like that China is working on its own mega constellation

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From SpaceExplored.com:
"... Later this year, China hopes to launch satellites for its low Earth orbit broadband constellation, Guowang. Similar to SpaceX’s Starlink, the constellation will be able to provide an internet connection to any on the planet’s 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. ..."

https://spaceexplored.com/2023/04/01/if ... tellation/

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Re: If you hate Starlink, you’re not going to like that China is working on its own mega constellation

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Hi Stephen. Just what we need. More space junk. Thanks for finding and sharing this space news link (although sad) with us Stephen and keep up your great reporting.
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