Concise original overview of commercial satellite constellations,
small satellite rocket launchers and NewSpace funding options.
Sister websites www.nanosats.eu and www.factoriesinspace.com
| Constellation name | Xingshu Plan (Star Hub) |
|---|---|
| Constellation area | Orbital Data Center (ODC), Space Data Center, In-Orbit Computing, Earth Observation |
| Constellation info | |
| Constellation state | Prototype development, ? |
| Launched satellites | 0 |
| Planned satellites | 150 |
| Spacecraft type | ? |
| Manufacturer | In-house |
| First launch | 2026 |
| Entity name | Shanghai Xingshu Tiansuan Space Technology |
| Funding | Yes, ? |
| Country | China |
Last modified: 2026-08-04
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