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Originally Published 3 months ago — by supercarblondie.com
A Chinese satellite tested in geostationary orbit has set new records with a 1 Gbps downlink speed using a two-watt laser, posing a potential threat to Starlink's dominance in satellite internet technology, although it is still in the testing phase.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC2 News
Residents of Southwest Florida reported seeing a big glow in the sky, prompting speculation about its origin. Experts at the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium identified it as the result of an uncontrolled entry of a Chinese satellite launched earlier. Astronomer Jonathan McDowell confirmed that the glow was caused by the leftovers of a rocket launched this week burning up as it re-entered Earth’s atmosphere. This is not the first time China has had uncontrolled reentry incidents, with two occurring last year.