A Chinese satellite internet startup plans to provide broadband to aid China’s hypersonic car program. Beijing-based Galaxy Space was founded in 2016 to create private broadband. satellite groups However, the company is now considering providing services for the military as well. applications for the South China Morning Post.

Company launched six experimental satellites In March 2022 and demonstrated its ability to provide broadband to ground terminals. A subsequent test, documented in a recent journal article, states that the company provided continuous communication between six Galaxy Space satellites and the high-speed terminal for approximately 25 minutes without interruption in two-way data transmission, SCMP reported.

The results show that Galaxy Space technology is capable of providing broadband for: hypersonic Drones or airplanes traveling at speeds up to Mach 25, but more testing, development and validation is needed, the researchers said. (1 Mach speed of sound — approximately 767 mph or 1,234 km/h at sea level. “Hypersonic” usually refers to speeds of Mach 5 or higher.)

Galaxy Space’s initial dream of building its own broadband array is a challenge to the Chinese government’s SpaceX and single web.

A company with its own satellite research, development and production facilities may be involved in the project in the future. Galaxy Space last September received new funding According to the company, its value is $1.58 billion.