• The Geely-04 satellite constellation consists of 11 communication satellites launched on August 9, 2025, by Geely Automotive's aerospace arm, Geespace.
• The launch used a Smart Dragon-3 rocket from a sea platform near Rizhao, Shandong Province, China.
• These satellites serve inter-vehicle communication services and ocean observation as part of a broader plan to develop a low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network supporting autonomous driving, high-precision positioning, and global connectivity.
• Geespace aims to build a constellation of around 72 satellites by the end of 2025, with long-term plans for nearly 6,000 satellites to create a global satellite IoT coverage network.
• The Geely-04 launch increased Geespace's operational satellites to 41, advancing their integrated earth-space mobility ecosystem supporting intelligent mobility, connected vehicles, and maritime operations worldwide.
• This constellation is part of Geely's broader push into commercial space to enable autonomous driving technologies, precise positioning, and global communication networks, with partnerships in over 20 countries and commercial satellite communication chips and modules now in mass production for Geely's vehicle platforms. The Geely-04 satellites represent a significant milestone for Geely's ambition to transform transportation through integrated satellite and ground technologies.

The main functions of the Geely-04 satellites include:

• Satellite Internet of Things (IoT): Supporting IoT connectivity for various strategic industries including connected vehicles, maritime operations, energy infrastructure, and more.
• Inter-satellite communication: Enabling communication between satellites for data relay and network robustness.
• High-precision positioning: Providing crucial data to assist autonomous driving platforms and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), improving navigation and vehicle safety.
• Global communications: Offering wide-coverage communication services to support global connectivity.
• Earth-observation remote sensing: Conducting remote sensing for ocean observation, ecological and environmental monitoring, and marine fisheries, including monitoring oil spills, algae blooms, and floating debris.
• Emergency communications: Supporting emergency response systems with reliable communication capabilities.
• Supporting Geely's integrated mobility ecosystem: Enhancing Geely’s automotive products with satellite-enabled technologies like precision positioning and communication, showcased at events like the World Games 2025 in Chengdu.

These functions position the Geely-04 satellites as integral components of a low-Earth orbit network facilitating autonomous driving, environmental monitoring, global IoT coverage, and reliable connectivity across multiple sectors.

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