One of the largest automobile companies based in China Geelysent 11 new satellites to low earth orbit announced.
It includes more than one giant automobile manufacturer. Geely, has been interested in space for a long time and has made investments. In this context, the company also made its second satellite transmission today. Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. It was announced that 11 satellites produced by its subsidiary Geespace were successfully launched with a Long March CZ-2C rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province. The manufacturer wants to place 72 different satellites in low earth orbit by 2025for now sets a target of 240 satellites in total. The company uses these artificial intelligence-based special satellites to develop autonomous driving systems or directly driverless vehicles. It aims to offer high-precision guidance. With its satellites in low Earth orbit, it also aims to provide connectivity to its own vehicles and other areas from space. Geelyattaches great importance to this issue and for now keeps the focus only within the borders of China.
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