China starts building space debris monitoring network

China has begun building its first commercial satellite constellation dedicated to space debris monitoring, consisting of 120 satellites that will track targets across all orbits around the clock. The first satellite of this constellation, named "LX 630," was launched last Friday aboard a Long March 1 rocket. The project aims to fill a gap in China's ability to monitor space debris and improve traffic management in orbit, including the development of AI-equipped satellites capable of routine tasks, quick responses, and orbital operations. This constellation is part of China's efforts to address the growing space debris threat, with reports indicating more than a million pieces of debris larger than a centimeter, moving at approximately 7.9 kilometers per second, posing dangers to space stations and satellites. Future phases include adding more satellites equipped with high-resolution imaging and sensors to enhance detection and intelligent analysis of objects in space.

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