What GalaxySpace does

GalaxySpace (银河航天), founded in April 2018 in Beijing, is China's first commercial aerospace unicorn and one of the country's leading satellite internet solution providers and satellite manufacturers. The company specializes in the independent R&D and low-cost mass production of communication payloads, core satellite components, and full satellite platforms, with a core technology stack built around Low Earth Orbit (LEO) broadband communication. As of June 9, 2026, GalaxySpace had successfully launched over 40 self-developed satellites spanning three generations of LEO communication platforms, the world's first X-band four-satellite InSAR formation, China's first SAR satellite batch production, and direct-to-phone broadband satellites. Its proprietary "Little Spider Web" (小蜘蛛网) test constellation of 8 self-developed LEO satellites provides up to 30 minutes of continuous broadband connectivity and forms the basis of its recurring service offerings. Underlying technical differentiation rests on self-developed Q/V-band feed antennas (evolved to third generation with 14 antennas in orbit), Ka-band multi-beam phased array antennas, the world's first large-scale fully flexible solar wing, X-band data transmission payloads, modular stackable flat-satellite platforms designed for one-rocket-multi-satellite launches, and a digital satellite smart factory achieving 100-150 medium-sized satellites per year with an 80% reduction in development cycles versus traditional methods.

GalaxySpace operates a multi-stream revenue model combining (1) satellite hardware sales — manufacturing and delivery of communication, SAR/InSAR, remote sensing, and direct-to-phone satellites to government agencies, telecom operators, and international customers, with anchor customer China Mobile for direct-to-phone technology and a partnership with PCCW Global for Hong Kong deployment; (2) recurring satellite broadband communication services delivered via the Little Spider Web constellation combined with GEO high-throughput satellite systems, targeting underserved areas, aviation, maritime, emergency communications, mobile platforms (aircraft, ships, vehicles, high-speed trains, drones), and integrated LEO+5G private networks; and (3) managed overseas satellite internet deployment services, demonstrated through ground stations and applications in Thailand (Mahanakhon University), Hong Kong (PCCW Global demo station, ASTRI autonomous driving validation), and Nigeria (NASRDA partnership to eliminate mobile network blind spots by end-2025). The company's primary customer segments are government/space infrastructure and telecommunications operators, with secondary segments in remote sensing/earth observation and remote/underserved-area broadband. The company initiated its IPO process with Huatai United Securities in March 2026 as part of China's strategy to develop a domestic satellite internet mega-constellation to compete with SpaceX's Starlink.

Name

GalaxySpace

Legal name

银河航天（北京）科技集团股份有限公司

Website

https://yinhehangtian.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

GalaxySpace (银河航天), founded 2018 in Beijing, is China's leading commercial LEO satellite internet solution provider and manufacturer, building communication payloads, satellite platforms, and direct-to-phone broadband satellites for telecom operators, government agencies, and international partners competing with SpaceX's Starlink.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Satellite Manufacturing

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (51741), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414)

SIC

Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Radiotelephone Communications (4812)

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Broadband Internet Access (Consumer/SMB) (HDAIAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spacecraft & Satellites (Civil/Commercial) (IMABACAB), Satellite Network Operations & Capacity Services (NOC, Capacity Leasing, Managed Payload Services) (HDAIAJAI), Non-Terrestrial Mobile Network Operators (Satellite-Integrated NTN Mobile) (HDAIAAAJ), Satellite IoT & Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Connectivity (LPWAN over Satellite) (HDAIAJAF)

Keywords

• LEO communication satellites
• Satellite broadband services
• SAR satellite manufacturing
• Direct-to-phone satellites
• Satellite internet solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations

Revenue model

1. Satellite Manufacturing: 银河航天是我国领先的卫星互联网解决方案提供商和卫星制造商，致力于通信载荷、核心单机、卫星平台的自主研发与低成本量产。
2. Satellite Broadband Communication Services: 面向卫星宽带通信、光学遥感、SAR、导航增强、频谱感知等不同领域的应用需求，将为卫星互联网建设、5G、6G产业的发展以及消除互联网数字鸿沟贡献力量。
3. Overseas Satellite Internet Deployment: 公司在海外落地应用，实现了中国卫星互联网首次出海，在泰国等地区开展应用演示。

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GalaxySpace (银河航天) is a Chinese commercial satellite manufacturer and satellite internet solution provider that designs, develops, and mass-produces Low Earth Orbit (LEO) broadband communication satellites, remote sensing satellites (SAR, InSAR, optical, infrared), and direct-to-phone broadband satellites. The company builds a full stack of satellite platforms, communication payloads (phased array antennas, Q/V/Ka-band payloads), and core components, and delivers end-to-end satellite internet solutions for broadband connectivity, 5G/6G integration, navigation augmentation, and spectrum sensing applications. It operates a digital satellite smart factory capable of producing 100-150 medium-sized satellites annually.

Product overview

GalaxySpace (银河航天) is China's leading satellite internet solution provider and satellite manufacturer. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of satellite products and services built around a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core product line includes multiple generations of LEO communication satellites (Generation 1, 2, and 3), specialized remote sensing satellites (SAR, InSAR constellation, visible light, infrared), and mobile direct-to-phone broadband satellites. The company has developed the 'Little Spider Web' (小蜘蛛网) test constellation as a demonstration platform. GalaxySpace provides end-to-end solutions including satellite manufacturing, broadband communication services for underserved areas, LEO+5G integration, and mobile platform connectivity. The company operates a smart manufacturing factory capable of producing 100-150 satellites annually, with advanced payload products including phased array antennas, Q/V band feed antennas, and flexible solar wings. The product portfolio also includes various satellite components and subsystems for both proprietary use and external customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 小蜘蛛网: China's first low-orbit broadband test constellation consisting of 8 self-developed low-orbit broadband communication satellites, enabling continuous 30-minute broadband communication and serving as China's first low-orbit broadband test constellation verified through inter-satellite handoff for continuous communication.

Products and services

• GalaxySpace Generation 1 Communication Satellite 1.0 (银河航天一代通信卫星1.0) First-generation LEO broadband communication satellite platform featuring Q/V/Ka-band communication payload with 48Gbps total capacity, serving as the foundational satellite platform for GalaxySpace's broadband constellation.
• GalaxySpace Generation 1 Communication Satellite 2.0 (银河航天一代通信卫星2.0) Enhanced first-generation LEO broadband communication satellite with improved performance specifications, designed for low-cost batch production and networked operation.
• GalaxySpace Generation 1 Communication Satellite 1.0 - Batch Production Model (一代通信卫星1.0-批产星) Cost-optimized batch production version of first-generation communication satellite, designed for efficient mass manufacturing and constellation deployment.
• GalaxySpace Generation 2 Communication Satellite 1.0 - Stackable Flat Satellite (二代通信卫星1.0 -平板可堆叠卫星) Second-generation flat, stackable LEO communication satellite platform with modular design optimized for efficient batch deployment using stacked launch technology. China's first satellite with flexible solar wings.
• GalaxySpace Generation 3 Communication Satellite - Integrated Wing-Array (三代通信卫星) Third-generation LEO communication satellite featuring an innovative integrated wing-array design for enhanced performance, deployed as part of batch-manufactured LEO internet constellation groups.
• InSAR Formation Constellation (INSAR编队星座) Four-satellite X-band InSAR constellation forming the world's first wheel-type satellite formation, used for terrain mapping and deformation monitoring applications.
• High Resolution SAR Satellite (高分辨SAR卫星) Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite for all-weather, high-resolution earth observation, with GalaxySpace being the first in China to achieve batch production of SAR satellites.
• Mid-High Atmosphere Limb Detection Remote Sensing Satellite (中高层大气临边探测遥感卫星) Remote sensing satellite for mid-high atmosphere limb detection with high vertical resolution, multi-parameter, all-weather observation capabilities, featuring high payload-to-platform mass ratio.
• Wide-Field Visible Light Remote Sensing Satellite (宽幅可见光遥感卫星) Optical remote sensing satellite with wide-field visible light imaging capability for earth observation applications.
• Medium-Wave Infrared Remote Sensing Satellite (中波红外遥感卫星) Remote sensing satellite operating in the medium-wave infrared spectrum for thermal imaging and environmental monitoring applications.
• GalaxySpace Mobile Direct Connection Broadband Satellite (手机直连宽带卫星) Satellite designed for direct connection with mobile phones, enabling broadband connectivity without specialized ground equipment, integrated into China's satellite internet infrastructure.
• GalaxySpace Little Spider Web (小蜘蛛网) - LEO Broadband Test Constellation China's first LEO broadband test constellation of 8 self-developed low-orbit broadband communication satellites, providing 30 minutes of continuous broadband communication and demonstrating integrated space-ground global coverage capability.
• Broadband Communication for Underserved Areas (无地面网络区域宽带通信) Satellite internet service solution for remote areas, aviation, maritime, and emergency communications, combining GalaxySpace LEO constellation with GEO high-throughput satellites via lightweight multi-mode terminals, providing 7x24 broadband with up to 100Mbps throughput and SD-WAN intelligent routing.
• LEO Satellite Internet + 5G Private Network (低轨卫星互联网+5G专网) Integrated solution combining LEO satellite internet with terrestrial 5G private networks for industrial IoT, data collection, and remote data transmission in remote industrial zones, supporting 5G network slicing and flexible CPE access.
• Mobile Platform Broadband Communication and Remote Control (机动平台宽带通信与远程操控) Broadband communication and remote control service for mobile platforms including aircraft, ships, vehicles, high-speed trains, and drones, using lightweight phased array SOTM antennas with hundreds of Mbps throughput.
• Digital Satellite Products (数字卫星产品) Digital satellite simulation products including onboard central computer, attitude/orbit control computer, and dynamics simulator, providing full-digital or semi-physical simulation of satellite functionality including attitude control, thermal management, power management, and TT&C.

Quantifiable outcome

• 生产周期缩短80%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BOE Technology GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 May 2026银河航天与BOE Technology Group共同参与北京E-Town航天计算研究研究院的建立，推动航天计算芯片、星间激光通信、天地一体化网络集成技术的发展。
• LandSpacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 May 2026银河航天与LandSpace共同参与北京E-Town航天计算研究研究院的建立，合作推动航天计算芯片和星间激光通信技术的研发。
• National Information Technology Application Innovation ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 May 2026银河航天与国家信息技术应用创新园共同参与北京E-Town航天计算研究研究院的建立，推动航天计算芯片、星间激光通信、天地一体化网络集成技术的发展。
• Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (香港应科院)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025银河航天与香港应用科技研究院的智慧出行团队合作，在香港首次应用低轨卫星互联网成功验证网联自动驾驶系统。
• Mahanakhon University (马汉科理工大学)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024银河航天与泰国马汉科理工大学联合主办卫星互联网合作主题研讨会在曼谷举行，进行了卫星互联网应用场景的实时演示。
• China Mobile (中国移动)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner银河航天承担研制的中国移动02星成功发射，用于开展手机直连卫星、天地网络融合等技术试验验证。
• PCCW GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner银河航天在香港电讯旗下国际电讯服务供应商PCCW Global的支持下建设首个位于香港的低轨宽带卫星通信演示站。
• NASRDA (Nigeria Space Research and Development Agency)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner尼日利亚国家空间研究与发展局(NASRDA)与银河航天合作，计划消除尼日利亚移动网络盲点。

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SpaceX (Starlink): SpaceX's Starlink is the global LEO broadband constellation incumbent with thousands of operational satellites and direct-to-phone service. It is the benchmark competitor for GalaxySpace's core broadband-internet and direct-to-mobile businesses.
• China Satellite Network Group (China SatNet / 国网): China's state-owned national LEO constellation champion (the GW constellation). It is the dominant domestic competitor/anchor customer that will shape GalaxySpace's access to Chinese spectrum, orbital slots, and government procurement.
• Iridium Communications: Operator of the Iridium LEO constellation providing voice and data connectivity globally including direct-to-device services. Comparable business model to GalaxySpace's managed LEO connectivity services.

Direct peers

• AST SpaceMobile: U.S.-listed direct-to-phone satellite broadband company partnering with major MNOs (AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone). It is one of the closest international comparables to GalaxySpace's direct-to-phone satellite roadmap with China Mobile.
• Eutelsat-OneWeb: OneWeb (now part of Eutelsat Group) operates a global LEO broadband constellation focused on enterprise, government, and aviation/maritime connectivity. It is directly comparable to GalaxySpace's broadband-internet service layer.
• Chang Guang Satellite Technology (长光卫星): China's largest commercial remote-sensing satellite operator (Jilin-1 constellation). It is a Chinese commercial peer competing for state remote-sensing contracts in the same market GalaxySpace addresses with its SAR/InSAR and optical imaging satellites.
• Planet Labs: Publicly traded commercial LEO earth-observation operator (SkySat, PlanetScope constellations). Comparable to GalaxySpace on optical/SAR remote-sensing product line and constellation operations model.

Emerging players

• Beijing Aerospace HongTu Information Technology (航天宏图/PIE-Engine): Chinese commercial satellite operator and remote-sensing data platform. Comparable to GalaxySpace's earth-observation product line (SAR, optical, infrared) and downstream data services.
• Commsat (九天微星): Chinese commercial LEO satellite company focused on IoT/M2M and narrowband communications. Overlaps with GalaxySpace on LEO satellite manufacturing capability and Chinese commercial aerospace market.
• Kymeta: U.S. company developing flat-panel phased-array satellite terminals for mobile platforms. Comparable to GalaxySpace's Ka-band phased array antenna and vehicular/vessel communications terminal product line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors16 records

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M&A

Investments

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