Xuan Gu Bao·2025-10-15 01:12Event Overview - The Satellite Application Conference is scheduled to take place from October 25 to 27, 2023, in Beijing, focusing on "Artificial Intelligence and Computing Power Empowering the Satellite Application Industry" [1] - Significant launches in the Chinese space industry are set for October, including the Long March 3B rocket carrying the Fengyun-4 03 satellite on October 26 and the Long March 2F rocket launching the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft on October 31 [1] Industry Trends - China's space launch frequency has significantly increased in 2023, with 10 missions executed in September alone, including various military and meteorological satellites [4] - The satellite internet sector has been included in the new infrastructure category since 2020, with supportive policies being implemented [4] - The government aims to develop a "commercial space" growth engine, with plans to enhance satellite communication management by 2030, targeting over 10 million satellite communication users [4] Satellite Constellation Projects - China has applied for over 50,000 low-orbit satellites, with major projects including the China Star Network's "GW Constellation" (13,000 satellites), Shanghai Yuanxin's "Qianfan Constellation" (15,000 satellites), and Blue Arrow Aerospace's "Honghu Constellation" (10,000 satellites) [4] - It is estimated that at least 28,000 satellite launches will need to be completed by 2035, with only 0.6% of this target achieved so far [4] Launch Forecast - The forecasted satellite launch volumes from 2025 to 2034 indicate a gradual increase, with 1,392 launches expected in 2025 and reaching 3,340 launches by 2034 [7] Key Companies in the Satellite Industry - Major companies in the satellite industry include: - China Satellite (600118): Leading domestic satellite manufacturer with strong technical barriers [10] - Shanghai Huguang (603131): Early commercial satellite assembler capable of assembling multiple satellites simultaneously [10] - China Satcom (601698): Leading satellite communication operator with extensive frequency resources [12] - China Telecom (601728) and China Mobile (600941): Early holders of satellite mobile communication licenses [12] - The industry is seeing significant interest from companies involved in satellite internet, with a focus on low-cost solutions for countries along the Belt and Road Initiative [9]