# LEO
Latest news and articles about LEO
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China’s Orbital Ambitions: 'Thousand Sails' Constellation Gains Momentum with Seventh Launch
China has launched the seventh batch of its 'Thousand Sails' satellite constellation, signaling an accelerated push to rival SpaceX's Starlink and secure strategic Low Earth Orbit resources.
The Orbit of Profit: Why China’s Space Computing Ambitions Face a Commercial Reality Check
Academician Lu Jianhua warns that China's space computing industry faces a 'commercial dead end' unless it can integrate communication networks with orbital computing to create a sustainable profit model. Despite rapid satellite deployment, the sector continues to struggle with high costs and a lack of clear commercial utility.
Clear for Takeoff: China Revamps Satellite Fee Structure to Accelerate Megaconstellation Ambitions
China has overhauled its radio frequency fee structure to favor large-scale satellite constellations by switching to bandwidth-based pricing and offering discounts for high-frequency spectrum. The policy specifically targets megaconstellations with over 200 satellites, aiming to lower the financial barriers for China's answer to Starlink.
Germany Eyes a ‘Military Starlink’: Rheinmetall and OHB Move to Capture €35bn Defence‑Space Jackpot
Rheinmetall and OHB are negotiating to bid for a German military LEO satellite communications programme that could tap into roughly €35 billion of planned defence‑space spending. The project aims to create a domestically built, Starlink‑style network to improve resilience and reduce reliance on foreign commercial providers, but it faces strong competition and significant technical and industrial challenges.