China's Geely Launches Low-Orbit Satellites to Boost Autonomous Mobility

Geespace, the satellite technology and commercial services company invested by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, has completed its second successful satellite launch from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Center, It has sent eleven satellites into low earth orbit as the second orbital plane of “Geely Future Mobility Constellation” satellite network. 

Geely Future Mobility Constellation is the world’s first commercial initiative to integrate communication, navigation, and remote sensing within a single satellite network.

The first orbital plane, consisting of nine satellites, was successfully deployed in June 2022. To date, Geespace has achieved constellation-level telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C). 

.Geespace, focused on personal mobility, specialises in providing satellite data services to automotive and consumer electronics sectors.

 Models among Geely Holding Group portfolio brands currently equipped with satellite communication functionality include the new Zeekr 001 FR, Zeekr 007 and Geely Galaxy E8.

In a press release, Geely says: 'By 2025, Geespace aims to establish satellite-based global real-time data communication services following the full deployment of 72 satellites in the “Geely Future Mobility Constellation”. The second phase of the “Geely Future Mobility Constellation” will expand the network to 168 satellites, delivering global centimeter-level high-precision positioning services. This expansion is set to provide highly reliable and cost-effective satellite services to various sectors, from the mobility sector focusing on autonomous drive, smart connectivity to the consumer electronics sector and beyond'.

Founded in 2018, Geespace is committed to becoming a leading provider of aerospace information and communication infrastructure solutions globally.