geely holding group, Chinese car manufacturersannounced on February 3rd that it had released 11. low orbit satellite, is the second deployment to expand its ability to provide more precise navigation for self-driving vehicles. They said in a statement to Reuters that the satellite was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwestern Sichuan province.
Geely Automobile aims to have 72 satellites in orbit by 2025 and an eventual 240-strong satellite constellation. The first launch took place in June 2022. Geely Auto said that in addition to providing high-precision positioning support for self-driving cars, its network will also serve other commercial functions, such as connectivity to the consumer electronics industry.
The satellite is equipped with AI remote sensing capabilities and provides clear, high-resolution remote sensing images from 1 to 5 meters (3.2 to 16.4 feet), the company said.
China’s satellite network is controlled by the military, but the government has begun allowing private investment in the country’s satellite network. space industry Since then, commercial companies, some supported by local governments, have entered the field, with most focusing on building satellites and the rest attempting to build small launch vehicles, including reusable rockets. ing.