China’s GalaxySpace is reportedly talking to Brazil’s Ministry of Telecommunications about potential collaboration. The discussions include technology transfer and the development of satellites for Brazil which itself seeks to diversify the supply of services.

China GalaxySpace launched 18 satellites (‘Thousand Sails’) in August but has plans for an initial fleet of around 648 craft which it says will then start to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink. The eventual aim, according to Japan’s business newspaper Nikkei, is to have some 26,000 satellite in orbit to provide global coverage.

The initial 648 deployment underscores China’s capability to rapidly build and launch space technology, setting the stage for a truly global satellite network. China’s Thousand Sails constellation is aiming to provide robust and internet services, addressing both domestic needs and offering global connectivity solutions, especially in underserved and remote regions.

Hong Kong-based telecoms company PCCW has already signed up to GalaxySpace. In a statement, PCCW explained that the deal expands its portfolio of satellite services and broadens GalaxySpace’s international reach by tapping the Hong Kong-based company’s global cable network.

PCCW owns a fully meshed IP backbone network in the Asia-Pacific region, reaching more than 400 cities.

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