Geespace

Geespace
Native name
浙江时空道宇科技有限公司
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryAerospace
Information technology
Founded2018; 6 years ago (2018)
HeadquartersShanghai, China
Area served
Greater China
Key people
Li Shufu
(Chairman of the Board)
Dr. Wang Yang
(CEO)[1]
ParentGeely Holding
Websitewww.geespace.com
Satellite technology company

Geespace is a satellite technology company established in 2018 by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group as part of its Geely Technology Group division. The company focuses on developing, launching, and operating low-orbit satellites to provide high-precision positioning and connectivity services.

History

Geespace was founded in 2018 with the goal of supporting Geely Holding's entry into the aerospace industry.[2] The company planned its first satellite launch for the second half of 2020, aiming to deploy satellites that would provide centimeter-accurate positioning services and support its OmniCloud platform.[3]

In June 2022, Geespace launched its first nine satellites, followed by another 11 satellites in February 2024.[4] These satellites are part of the Geely Future Mobility Constellation, which is expected to consist of 240 satellites to provide precise positioning and connectivity support.[5]

Technology and services

Geespace's satellites are designed to be modular, high-resilience, high-performance, and mass-produced. They are intended to support various applications, including high-precision positioning, logistics, maritime monitoring, remote sensing, and satellite communication services.[2]

The company's OmniCloud platform is a satellite-based AI cloud service that aims to offer high-precision positioning data for vehicles, public transportation fleet management, ride-hailing, and ride-sharing management. The platform's goal is to improve urban traffic management efficiency and support highly autonomous driving by enabling AI decision-making through connected infrastructure and vehicles.[2]

Satellite constellation

The Geely Future Mobility Constellation, which includes Geespace's satellites, is planned to consist of 240 satellites.[6] The first phase will include 72 satellites, expected to be fully deployed by 2025, with the goal of enabling global real-time data communication services. An additional 168 satellites are scheduled for launch in the second phase to provide centimeter-level, high-precision positioning services for autonomous driving, smart connectivity, and consumer electronics sectors.[6]

Geespace initially focuses on serving the Chinese and Asia-Pacific markets, with plans for global expansion after 2026. The company's satellites are expected to be used by Geely's automotive partners, such as its premium electric vehicle brand, Zeekr, to enhance their autonomous driving capabilities.[2][7]

References

  1. ^ "关于我们 – 时空道宇科技 – 航天科技引领智能世界" (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "Geespace – Zhejiang Geely Holding Group". Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  3. ^ Daws, Ryan (27 April 2020). "Geespace's IoT satellites enter final testing ahead of OmniCloud launch". Internet of Things News. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Geespace successfully launches nine satellites". SpaceWatch.Global. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  5. ^ Choudhury, Rizwan (3 February 2024). "Geely invests in Satellite network to boost autonomous car safety". Interesting Engineering.
  6. ^ a b Kulu, Erik. "Geely - Satellite Constellation". NewSpace Index. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  7. ^ "时空道宇×极氪 一文读懂极氪 001 FR背后的车载卫星通信技术". Weixin Official Accounts Platform (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 13 March 2024.

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