Beijing Star Time shows omnidirectional ambition

by Peter B. de Selding

Beijing Star TIme Telecommunications Technology Co. Ltd. of China, whose owners include China Great Wall Industry Corp., says that in addition to fielding two Ka-band HTS satellites in geostationary orbit -- one with the help of Thaicom of Thailand -- it has plans for a constellation of low-orbiting satellites. Credit: BST

 

PARIS — A Chinese company that has made a $208-million commitment to build a Ka-band HTS satellite with the help of fleet operator Thaicom of Thailand says it intends to launch two satellites and perhaps a LEO constellation as well as part of China’s . . .

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