China's Geely builds out satellite network with latest launch

Automaker set to start global communications service

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Geely says it now has a total of 30 satellites in orbit and operational. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)

TOMOKO WAKASUGI, Nikkei staff writer

SHANGHAI -- Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group on Friday announced the completion of its third satellite launch as it expands communication coverage for its cars worldwide.

The latest launch put 10 satellites developed and manufactured by Geely unit Geespace into low Earth orbit. A rocket carrying the satellites lifted off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in China's Shanxi province.

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