Hey space enthusiasts! Chinese private space company Cangyu Space is all set to launch the world’s first commercial high-orbit relay satellite program in 2026. This isn’t just a launch—it’s a giant leap toward a fully connected globe! 🚀
The project, dubbed the Cangyu Constellation, comprises 13 satellites: 4 geostationary (GEO), 6 medium-Earth orbit (MEO), and 3 inclined-geosynchronous orbit (IGSO) satellites. In simple terms, GEO satellites hover over the same spot for constant coverage, while the others ensure round-the-clock connectivity, come rain or shine! 🌍
This constellation will boost services like real-time tracking, data relay, and connectivity for everything from low-Earth orbit satellites and rockets to drones and IoT devices—a true tech marvel for emergency responses, scientific expeditions, and everyday innovations.
The exciting announcement was made at the 2025 Shenzhen (Luohu) Aerospace Industry Conference in south China's Guangdong Province. At the event, Cangyu Space also revealed plans to create an Innovation Center for Relay-Based Real-Time Remote Sensing in Luohu District in collaboration with Wuhan University. This move will fuse cutting-edge academic insights with advanced satellite communications, reinforcing the burgeoning aerospace cluster featuring firms like LandSpace, Unified Net, and MagicCubeSat.
With aspirations to build a global space-based information network by 2030, this project marks a pivotal moment in integrating space technology with our digital future. Stay tuned as Cangyu Space propels us to new heights! ✨
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World's 1st commercial high-orbit satellite program set for launch
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