China's rapid development in aerospace technology marks the beginning of a new chapter in the global competition for satellite Internet services.
The development comes as China's massive G60 Starlink satellite project enters production in Shanghai, posing a direct challenge to SpaceX's Starlink service.
A new digital production facility in Shanghai has begun using commercial satellites.
The development is part of China's broader strategy to strengthen its position in the commercial satellite market, which is increasingly seen as a key area of technological innovation and international competition.
The factory aims to build a competitive global industrial chain by 2027 and plans to launch and operate about 108 satellites by 2024.
The factory's production capacity of 300 satellites per year represents a major achievement, reducing the time required to build satellites from several months to a day and a half.
China's production rate is still lower than the daily production rate of SpaceX's Starlink service, which produces six satellites per day.
This gap highlights the competitive nature of the sector and the challenges China faces in catching up with established players.
The G60 Starlink project, which includes 12,000 satellites, and the country's State Grid network, which includes 13,000 satellites, are China's answer to Starlink services.
The G60 Starlink project was launched in 2016 and has gained momentum with the support of the Shanghai Municipal Government.
China's entry into this field is not only a technical effort, but also a strategic step in the global economic landscape, especially in the aviation information sector, which is expected to witness significant growth by 2025.
The G60 Starlink mega constellation is a breakthrough in satellite technology and an important part of the industrial chain for data, artificial intelligence and deep learning services. It is critical for processing huge amounts of data from satellites.
This development highlights the growing importance of satellite Internet services and the growing global competition to control this thriving market.
As China advances, the world is watching closely to see how the race will shape the future of global internet connectivity and technological supremacy.