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China, Elon Musk and the Space Race to Launch Thousands of Satellites | WSJ U.S. vs. China

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To keep up with Elon Musk’s Starlink and the U.S., China plans to launch thousands of broadband satellites into low-Earth orbit. Of the roughly 8,000 functioning satellites in orbit, about 55% belong to SpaceX’s Starlink. China is making strides as more satellite companies like SatNet are getting more funding and making advancements.

WSJ explores how broadband satellites work and whether China can secure its spot in a crowded stretch of space.

0:00 China building its capabilities
1:03 How broadband satellites work
2:46 China’s space sector
4:55 Global expansion of satellite broadband
6:32 Overcrowding in low-Earth orbit

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