Beijing-based GalaxySpace’s deployed what it called China’s first turnkey satellite export to Southeast Asia this week, underscoring the country’s efforts to boost its influence in the space industry overseas amid competition with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.GalaxySpace said it launched the Lingzhi-09 Thailand CubeSat aboard a Long March-6C rocket – alongside six other satellites – from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in Shanxi province on Tuesday.Developed for Thailand’s Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), the CubeSat satellite will collect remote-sensing data for land, agriculture and ecological applications, and also support practical training for Thai university students.
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China’s commercial space sector expands global footprint with Thailand deal
China's commercial space sector has expanded its global reach with a significant export to Southeast Asia. Beijing-based GalaxySpace launched the Lingzhi-09 Thailand CubeSat, which it describes as China's first turnkey satellite export to the region.
Ben JiangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-28 · 05:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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China's commercial space sector has expanded its global reach with a significant export to Southeast Asia. Beijing-based GalaxySpace launched the Lingzhi-09 Thailand CubeSat, which it describes as China's first turnkey satellite export to the region. The satellite was deployed aboard a Long March-6C rocket on Tuesday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre. Developed for Thailand's Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency, the CubeSat will gather remote-sensing data for land, agriculture, and ecological purposes, and will also facilitate training for Thai university students. This move highlights China's efforts to increase its influence in the international space industry.
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The satellite will also support practical training for Thai university students.
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The CubeSat will collect remote-sensing data for land, agriculture, and ecological applications.
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The Lingzhi-09 Thailand CubeSat was launched aboard a Long March-6C rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre.
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China's commercial space sector is expanding its global footprint with a deal involving Thailand.
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Beijing-based GalaxySpace deployed what it called China's first turnkey satellite export to Southeast Asia.
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