China’s first rival to SpaceX Starlink satellites completes key test

The low-orbit internet satellite was launched by Chinese commercial operator GalaxySpace last month

The company says it tested various frequency bands over the past 30 days. (Picture: GalaxySpace via WeChat)
In a key milestone, China’s first commercial 5G satellite has successfully passed its first communications test, paving the way for more internet-beaming satellites that can complement 5G base stations on the ground, according to private Chinese aerospace company GalaxySpace.
The low-orbit satellite was launched on January 16, a year after China’s state-owned spacecraft developer launched its first satellite aimed at creating a broadband communications satellite system.
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