China seeks approval to launch massive orbital satellite constellation

China seeks approval to launch massive orbital satellite constellation

A newly established space agency has submitted two requests to the International Telecommunication Union, asking the UN body to reserve orbital slots for a new space-based communications venture. The two filings are at different stages of design, but they appear to be part of the same massive satellite constellation China...Read Entire Article

China's Ambitious Plan: Why Is the Nation Aiming to Launch 200,000 Satellites?

Increasing Traffic in Earth’s Orbit Maciej Florow/Getty Images China has proposed launching nearly 200,000 satellites into Earth orbit, potentially aiming to secure orbital space rather than genuinely establishing the largest satellite constellation. On December 29, China’s newly formed Radio Technology Innovation Research Institute submitted a proposal for two satellite constellations, CTC-1 and CTC-2, to the [...] The post China’s Ambitious Pl…

China outlines mega constellations in ITU satellite filings

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 13, 2026 China has submitted plans for more than 200,000 satellites to the International Telecommunication Union, underscoring a drive to secure orbital positions and radio spectrum as global competition for low Earth orbit intensifies. The applications on the ITU website cover more than a dozen planned satellite constellations, with individual networks ranging from a few dozen spacecraft to systems appr