China satellites

World At War: Huge Army of Chinese Satellites

Why is China suddenly sending so many satellites into space? America claims that China is doing all this to spy on its military installations.

Apr 01, 2023, 23:28 PM IST

China planning to send 13,000 satellites into space

China is working on a mission to launch 13,000 satellites into space. Reportedly, China’s ‘megaconstellation’ will encircle the Earth in the lower orbit. Satellites will range between 498.89 kms to 1144.24 kms above Earth’s surface. China’s this plan has renewed concerns of spying among the western countries.

Jan 31, 2022, 16:14 PM IST

China set to launch 156 mini-satellites

This is the first low orbiting, networked satellite project, which will orbit 1,000 km above the ground, state-owned China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) said.

Mar 31, 2017, 21:25 PM IST

Earthquake predictions next on China's space agenda; launch of satellite announced

The satellite will be China's first space-based platform for earthquake monitoring, providing a new approach for research.

Jan 17, 2017, 19:55 PM IST