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Guodian Gaoke Licenced for LEO Satellite IoT Trials

March 26, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Guodian Gaoke received a two-year trial licence for LEO satellite IoT services.
The licence is the first of its kind in China.
Guodian Gaoke has 41 LEO satellites in orbit.
The company plans to launch 640 more LEO satellites.

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Strategic Implications

This licence may indicate China's growing interest in satellite-based IoT services. The trial could suggest a shift in the country's approach to IoT development, which may benefit Guodian Gaoke and other satellite operators in the region.

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What Happened

Chinese Satellite Operator Expands IoT Services in Asia Pacific

Guodian Gaoke, a Chinese satellite operator, has been granted a two-year trial licence by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) to offer LEO satellite-based IoT services in China. The company plans to use the trial period to accelerate the deployment and activation of its Tianqi LEO satellite constellation, which currently has 41 satellites in orbit. Guodian Gaoke aims to launch an additional 640 satellites in the second phase of its global network. This development was reported by Developing Telecoms.

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