# Thousand Sails
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China’s Thousand Sails Gathers Speed: The Strategic Acceleration of Beijing’s Starlink Rival
China’s successful launch of the ninth group of 'Thousand Sails' satellites signals an acceleration in its quest to build a domestic alternative to SpaceX’s Starlink. This mission reflects the broader 'Golden Decade' of Chinese commercial aerospace, where state and private sectors converge to secure orbital real estate and global digital influence.
Shanghai’s Space Ambitions: The Private Pioneers and State Super-Platforms Mapping China’s New Orbit
Shanghai is rapidly expanding its commercial space ecosystem through a 'dual-driven' model that combines state-backed infrastructure with agile private startups. By focusing on low-cost satellite components and sea-based launch platforms, the city aims to build a 100-billion-yuan industry by 2027 to support China's massive low-earth orbit constellations.
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.