China establishes VLEO industry alliance as satellites demonstrate sustained low-orbit operations

Published on June 29, 2026
A white solid-fueled Chinese Kinetica-1 rocket lifts off vertically from a desert launch pad, producing a large plume of bright orange flame and thick white smoke against a clear blue sky.

HELSINKI — China has established a national very low Earth orbit industry alliance, as multiple satellites demonstrate sustained operations below 300 kilometers and propulsion startups attract investment. China established a […]

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