Group 1 - The "Star Eye" space perception constellation plan was officially launched by Xingtong Measurement and Control, aiming to provide new solutions for space traffic management [1] - The global satellite launch numbers are rapidly increasing, with large-scale constellation deployments becoming mainstream, leading to unprecedented challenges in the space environment [2] - The European Space Agency reported over 50,000 pieces of space debris larger than 10 cm, approximately 1.2 million pieces between 1 cm and 10 cm, and about 140 million pieces between 1 mm and 1 cm, posing significant collision risks [2] Group 2 - The "Star Eye" constellation consists of 156 satellites designed to create a global, responsive near-Earth orbit monitoring network, capable of tracking, cataloging, and analyzing satellite orbital data [4] - The construction of the constellation is divided into two phases: the first phase will establish a high-performance perception backbone with 12 satellites, while the second phase will add 144 satellites for enhanced low-cost perception [5] - The "Star Eye" constellation is positioned as a key infrastructure for the commercial space era, creating a complete ecosystem of monitoring, early warning, and service [6] Group 3 - Internationally, companies like NorthStar Earth & Space and Turion Space are developing their own satellite constellations for space situational awareness, while domestically, Xingtong Measurement and Control plans to launch experimental satellites by mid-2026 [7] - The development of space perception capabilities is crucial for collision warning and active avoidance, marking a step towards China becoming a space power and participating in future international space governance [7]
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