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China Urged to Develop Military-Ready Satellite Systems

2/17/2026

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China should develop dual-use satellite systems to boost military uses of commercial technology, according to researchers from a university linked to the Central Military Commission who warn the line between military and civilian uses is blurring.
The United States military has used Starlink for advanced command systems.
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) has applied to launch one million satellites.
The Chinese government has raised concerns about congestion and collision risks from satellites.
The line between military and civilian uses is blurring.

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Story summary

China should develop dual-use satellite systems to boost military uses of commercial technology, according to researchers from a university linked to the Central Military Commission who warn the line between military and civilian uses is blurring.
The United States military has used Starlink for advanced command systems.
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) has applied to launch one million satellites.
The Chinese government has raised concerns about congestion and collision risks from satellites.
The line between military and civilian uses is blurring.