Will China s Internet Satellites Rival Elon Musk s , WSJ U. S. vs. China

To keep up with Elon Musks Starlink and the U. S., China plans to launch thousands of broadband satellites into lowEarth orbit. Of the roughly 8, 000 functioning satellites in orbit, about 55 belong to SpaceXs Starlink. China is making strides as more satellite companies like SatNet are getting more funding and making advancements. WSJ explores how broadband satellites work and whether China can secure its spot in a crowded stretch of space. 0:00 China building its capabilities 1:03 How broadband satellites work 2:46 Chinas space sector 4:55 Global expansion of satellite broadband 6:32 Overcrowding in lowEarth orbit U. S. vs. China This original video series explores the rivalry between the two superpowers competing efforts to develop the technologies that are reshaping our world. , SpaceX, China, WSJ