Group 1 - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved SpaceX's application to deploy an additional 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites, increasing the total number of operational satellites to 15,000 [1] - The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) reported that by the last week of 2025, China has submitted multiple satellite constellation plans totaling over 200,000 satellites [1] - The competition for global space resources is intensifying due to the scarcity of satellite frequency and orbital resources, which are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis [1] Group 2 - As of May 12, 2025, there are approximately 10,824 satellites in low Earth orbit globally, with a utilization rate of about 18.0% [1] - The United States leads the world in the number of operational spacecraft, accounting for 75.94%, while China holds about 9.43% of the total [1] - China's large-scale application for satellite frequency and orbital resources indicates a strategic national priority, showcasing its determination and capability to compete with Western countries in low Earth orbit [2]
SpaceX计划再部署7500颗星链卫星,低轨太空资源竞争加剧
Jin Rong Jie·2026-01-12 00:44