Starlink rival Qianfan hits satellite milestone, but is it too slow and costly?
Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST) has reached a milestone with its Starlink rival, Qianfan, now boasting 201 satellites in orbit. This achievement follows a recent launch that successfully deployed a direct-to-cell test satellite and another from China Mobile. Despite this progress, questions linger about the constellation's speed and cost-effectiveness as the company faces pressure to accelerate its launch cadence. AI
IMPACT This satellite constellation's progress could impact future global connectivity and data infrastructure, potentially influencing AI development and deployment.