On February 3, 2024, China's automotive industry ushered in an unprecedented milestone: 11 satellites in the second orbit of Geely's future mobility constellation were successfully launched at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. This is the first time that a Chinese car company has successfully launched a satellite on its own, making Geely Automobile the only car company in the world to "build cars with one hand and stars with the other". This innovative initiative will provide unprecedented technical support for Chinese automakers in the fields of intelligent driving and autonomous driving.
The 11 satellites launched this time are an important part of Geely's future travel constellation, which is independently built and operated by Geely Holding Group's commercial aerospace company, Shikong Daoyu. According to the plan, Geely's future travel constellation is expected to complete the deployment of 72 satellites within two years to achieve global real-time data communication and centimeter-level high-precision positioning services.
It is understood that among the 11 satellites launched this time, they are equipped with AI remote sensing functions, which can provide 1-5 meters of high-resolution remote sensing image products and services, enabling ecological environment monitoring and other fields. In addition, through the integration of communication, navigation and remote sensing technologies, satellite data products and services are provided, which fully serves the international cooperation of the global "Belt and Road" and accelerates the commercialization, large-scale and global development of satellite applications. Through cooperation with a number of car companies, Geely Group has integrated satellite communication, navigation enhancement and remote sensing technology into the field of automotive intelligence, providing "centimeter-level" high-precision positioning for future unmanned autonomous intelligent driving. Geely Galaxy E8 users will be the first to experience the satellite two-way information service.
Coincidentally, other Chinese car companies are also actively deploying in the commercial aerospace field. For example, Great Wall Motors successfully launched the CZ-11WEY rocket and carried out related tests through cooperation with rocket technology companies; GAC Trumpchi has invested in Galaxy Aerospace and other enterprises to carry out the research and development and testing of low-orbit broadband communication satellites. Lei Jun, the founder, chairman and CEO of Xiaomi, invested in six low-orbit broadband communication satellites of Galaxy Aerospace, has also been successfully launched, and a 5G test network for satellite-ground integration has been built. The exploration and innovation of these enterprises have injected new vitality into the sustainable development of China's automobile industry and contributed to the prosperity of China's aerospace industry.
Compared with foreign companies such as SpaceX, there are still certain gaps and challenges in the development of Chinese car companies in the field of commercial aerospace. However, with the continuous progress of technology and the growth of market demand, we have reason to believe that the future development prospects of Chinese car companies in the field of commercial aerospace will be broader. Through continuous innovation and exploration, the car of the future will not only be a vehicle on the ground, but also an intelligent mobile space integrated with aerospace technology. Chinese automakers will also gradually transform from traditional automakers to technology mobility companies, providing more intelligent and convenient travel services for global users.
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