Author: Noah Smith

issue 131

In this issue of Integrity Flash (Edition 129), China and its orbital allies continue pushing boundaries across weather, communications, and strategic positioning:
• China adds 4 satellites to its Guowang Test Network, advancing its planned broadband megaconstellation.
• Yaogan-45 receives an update, providing further clarity on this classified remote sensing satellite’s role and orbital behavior.
• A new update on SY-29 indicates shifts in its mission profile and positioning within GEO.
• China launches a new Fengyun weather satellite, reinforcing its Earth observation infrastructure and global meteorological coverage.
• SY-12 02 executes a maneuver ahead of a flyby near commercial satellite JCSAT, raising questions about intentions and tracking capabilities.
• GeeSat boosts its constellation with 11 additional satellites, solidifying its commercial presence in orbit.
• And of course, don’t miss this edition’s “Pics o’ the Fortnight”, capturing the latest movement and maneuvers from orbit.

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