Recently, multiple Chinese satellite operating entities have submitted satellite network data to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Some experts say they hope the public will not overinterpret this move.
According to Xinhua News Agency, an unnamed expert deeply involved in ITU affairs from the National Radio Spectrum Management Center said that submitting satellite network data to the ITU is the first step for satellite operators in all countries to deploy satellite systems. According to relevant regulations, in order to deploy satellite systems using satellite frequency and orbital resources, satellite network registration, coordination, documentation, and maintenance generally need to be conducted two to seven years before satellite launch. So far, multiple countries have submitted satellite network data for more than 100,000 satellites, according to their own circumstances.
The expert stated that China has a vast territory and is a major user of satellite technology applications. China has long faithfully complied with ITU radio regulations and is committed to promoting the fair, reasonable, economical, and efficient use of satellite frequency and orbital resources. Based on practical applications of satellite technology and future development needs, and within the framework of international rules, China has submitted several satellite network documentation applications this time, two of which cover more than 90,000 satellites.
The expert said: "From international submission of satellite network data, international coordination, satellite launch, system construction, to providing services and promoting applications, satellite systems generally require a long period of time."
The expert said: "From international submission of satellite network data, international coordination, satellite launch, system construction, to providing services and promoting applications, satellite systems generally require a long period of time."
The expert mentioned that, due to many factors such as international coordination of satellite frequency and orbital resources, system construction, and changing market demand, in most cases the number of satellites actually deployed and relevant technical parameters by these companies will undergo dynamic optimization and adjustment. He hopes the public will not overinterpret the situation.
According to Science and Technology Daily, the ITU’s official website shows that between December 25 and 31 last year, China formally submitted applications for frequency and orbital resources for an additional 203,000 satellites to the ITU, covering 14 satellite constellations, including those in medium and low Earth orbit. According to statistics, this is China’s largest centralized international frequency and orbit application so far.
According to the report, this round of application is no longer limited to traditional satellite operators; entities such as the Radio Innovation Institute, commercial space companies, and basic telecommunications operators are all included. Industry insiders believe that this large-scale submission is expected to boost the entire satellite manufacturing, launch, and operations industry chain, promoting China’s space industry to achieve scaled growth and core capability breakthroughs.
According to Science and Technology Daily, the ITU’s official website shows that between December 25 and 31 last year, China formally submitted applications for frequency and orbital resources for an additional 203,000 satellites to the ITU, covering 14 satellite constellations, including those in medium and low Earth orbit. According to statistics, this is China’s largest centralized international frequency and orbit application so far.
According to the report, this round of application is no longer limited to traditional satellite operators; entities such as the Radio Innovation Institute, commercial space companies, and basic telecommunications operators are all included. Industry insiders believe that this large-scale submission is expected to boost the entire satellite manufacturing, launch, and operations industry chain, promoting China’s space industry to achieve scaled growth and core capability breakthroughs.