With a flood of private sector companies entering the ring, China hopes to finally catch up to the U.S.’s Starlink.
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On one of the last days of 2023, Shanghai officials proudly unveiled what they believe to be a game changer in the ongoing space race with the United States: the new smart factory for Shanghai Gesi Aerospace Technology, also known as Genesat.
Genesat's G60 flat-panel satellite, presented at the ceremony for the opening of Genesat's new factory in Shanghai, December 27, 2023. Credit: Genesat
With the lights dimmed, a flat-panel satellite the size of a motorcycle appeared on the stage. Altho
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