# LEO constellations
Latest news and articles about LEO constellations
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China Elevates Satellite Internet and Aerospace to National 'Pillar' Industry Status — A Big Bet on LEO Constellations
China’s 2026 government work report names satellite internet explicitly and for the first time classifies aerospace as an ‘‘emerging pillar industry,’’ accelerating state support for mass-deployed LEO constellations. Ambitious domestic programmes, massive ITU frequency filings and a looming need for hundreds of heavy launches mark a strategic push with both commercial upside and technical, regulatory and geopolitical risks.
Blue Arrow Aims for Rocket Returns, 30-Launch Annual Cadence to Speed China’s LEO Build‑out
Blue Arrow Aerospace has announced a three‑phase plan to make its Zhuque‑3 rocket partially reusable, achieve a rocket return and reflight this year, and scale production to 20–30 launches annually to support Chinese LEO constellations. The company also plans a Zhuque‑3A upgrade with multiple recovery modes and new 100‑ton‑class engines to lift recovered payload to about 18 tonnes.