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China's commercial space sector expands global footprint with Thailand deal
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Fusion42 · 28 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
China's GalaxySpace launched the Lingzhi-09 CubeSat for Thailand's Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency, marking the first full satellite service export from a Chinese commercial space firm to Southeast Asia. The deal highlights China's strategic push to deliver integrated satellite technology services overseas, competing with SpaceX while addressing launch cost challenges with recent reusable rocket tests.
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GalaxySpace's turnkey satellite export opens fresh market doors for commercial space firms beyond China, stressing the need to cut launch costs fast. You face competition not just from SpaceX technology but from China’s growing service model—speed up your launch cost innovation or risk losing clients in Asia.
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