### Summary
– **Successful Launch**: Geely’s sixth orbital plane for its satellite constellation successfully launched on September 24, marking a complete success for the mission.
– **Global Coverage**: The constellation now boasts 64 satellites, providing real-time communication coverage worldwide, excluding the polar regions.
– **Future Enhancements**: Deployment of additional satellites will enhance coverage and communication capabilities, representing a leap forward for China’s commercial aerospace industry.
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On September 24, Geely’s sixth orbital plane of its satellite constellation was successfully launched off the coast of Rizhao, Shandong, by one arrow. This event marks the third consecutive successful launch within just two months, demonstrating significant progress in satellite deployment. All satellites achieved their designated orbits, confirming the mission’s complete success.
The Geely Constellation, developed and operated by Space Time and Space, is a low-orbit satellite Internet of Things (IoT) network designed to provide global communication capabilities. Between 2022 and 2025, Space Time and Space successfully completed the first phase of the constellation’s deployment, which involved six consecutive launches. Along with pre-sequence test satellites, the constellation now comprises an impressive total of 64 satellites, all exhibiting 100% operational reliability.
The Geely constellation’s system has accomplished real-time communication coverage at virtually all locations on Earth’s surface, excluding the Arctic and the South Pole. This expansive coverage capacity showcases the superiority of the Geely Constellation, affirming its position as a key player in the global satellite IoT landscape.
Space Time and Space has emphasized the constellation’s capabilities, stating that existing in-orbit satellites enable real-time coverage of 1 to 2 satellite communications at latitudes of 60° north and south. With a robust system capable of handling 340 million communications daily, the constellation supports around 20 million users globally—comprising 5 million high-frequency users and 15 million medium- to low-frequency users.
In terms of performance, the constellation excels in providing stable and reliable transmission. Each communication can handle up to 1,900 bytes, accommodating various service types, including text messages, voice messages, and image transfers.
To enhance communication security, the constellation integrates advanced self-developed adaptive anti-interference algorithms, boasting an exceptional resistance level of 50dB to signal interference. This not only reinforces the security of communications but also ensures superior signal reception, thus exceeding the performance of similar international systems.
The future holds even greater promise for the Geely Constellation. Plans are in place for an expanded deployment of 72 satellites as part of the first phase. This expansion will enable 3 to 4 times the real-time coverage in global areas, further enhancing both the communication capacity and service reliability. This development positions the Geely Constellation as a benchmark for the next generation of satellite IoT systems, tailored for global commercial use and demonstrating the strength of China’s commercial aerospace sector.
As the first phase of the network nears completion, Space Time and Space is poised to deliver commercial satellite IoT communication services to a global audience. With these advancements, Geely aims to revolutionize the way communication is executed in remote and underserved areas, paving the way for a more connected future.
### Conclusion
With the successful completion of its satellite constellation’s first phase, Geely’s initiative stands as a significant advancement in the realm of satellite IoT networks. As more satellites are deployed, the potential for enhanced global communication grows, promising a new era of connectivity for users around the world.
