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HONGYUN 1

Chinese LEO Broadband Constellation Precursor · China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC)

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Hongyun-1, the technology demonstration precursor to China's planned 'Hongyun' broadband internet mega-constellation — China's answer to Starlink and OneWeb, launched in 2018 to prove the basic Ka-band broadband relay concept before committing to a full 156-satellite constellation.

Its orbit

Orbit
Low Earth Orbitcan appear as a fast-moving star at dawn or dusk
Altitude
660–671 mi (1,062–1,080 km)
Inclination
99.7°
One orbit
106.5 minutes13.5 orbits a day
NORAD ID
43871
Int’l designator
2018-108A
Launched
2018

Orbital elements from CelesTrak, as of 22 Sep 2026.

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