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China's Broadband Satellite Plans Hit by Rocket Failure

8/21/2025

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China's broadband mega constellation projects may be delayed due to the Zhuque-2E rocket's failure at launch.
Developer LandSpace will investigate the incident and has apologized to clients.
The payload likely included four experimental satellites for Guo Wang, a state-backed network.
Guo Wang plans to deploy 400 satellites by 2027, while Qianfan's deployment is currently stalled at 90.

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Story summary

China's broadband mega constellation projects may be delayed due to the Zhuque-2E rocket's failure at launch.
Developer LandSpace will investigate the incident and has apologized to clients.
The payload likely included four experimental satellites for Guo Wang, a state-backed network.
Guo Wang plans to deploy 400 satellites by 2027, while Qianfan's deployment is currently stalled at 90.