China issues regulatory framework to support direct-to-device satellite services

Published on May 8, 2025
Technicians prepare the Tiantong-1-03 satellite inside its payload fairing at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in January 2021. The satellite, part of China’s mobile communications system, supports direct-to-device messaging services via geostationary orbit.

China has released comprehensive regulations for direct-to-device satellite services, laying the foundation for domestic growth of the emerging sector.

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