China...a definate Space player.
The Chinese space sector is transforming rapidly and this graphic does a great job of highlighting a few key developments: - Launch frequency still trails behind the US, China's pace is steadily increasing. - In 2023, Earth Observation satellites dominated China's launch capacity. However, 2024 has seen a notable shift with an uptick in communications satellites. - At the end of 2023, China had just over 600 satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) but the Qianfan project (G60 Starlink) is set to launch an equivalent number in 2024 and 2025 alone, with plans to expand to 14k satellites. This expansion highlights China's growing influence in global space operations and its commitment to becoming a major player in satellite communications. #space #technology #innovation BryceTech