Geely Launches 11 Satellites to Boost Car Navigation and Safety Worldwide
Geespace, the aerospace unit of Chinese automaker Geely Holding, has launched 11 new low Earth orbit satellites. This expansion boosts a growing network designed to make cars safer, more connected, and more precise in navigation. The August 9 launch brings the company’s operational fleet to 41 satellites, forming part of the Geely Future Mobility Constellation, known as GEESATCOM. This network aims to provide ultra-accurate positioning and reliable data links for vehicles worldwide.
By the end of 2025, Geespace plans to complete the first phase of the project with 72 satellites. This will offer global real-time coverage for over 200 million users. Moreover, the network is intended to support autonomous driving, connected vehicles, and emerging transport forms like urban air mobility.
Benefits for Drivers and Vehicles
Modern vehicles increasingly rely on advanced driver-assistance systems and constant connectivity. Satellite links are designed to fill gaps where mobile networks are weak or unavailable. Consequently, drivers could benefit from centimetre-level GPS accuracy, faster over-the-air software updates, uninterrupted infotainment streaming, and stronger emergency connectivity in remote or disaster-hit areas.
Geespace explained: “In simple terms, your car will be able to find its way with pinpoint accuracy even off-grid, stay connected without mobile coverage and communicate in real time with other vehicles and infrastructure.”
The latest launch marks the fourth wave of Geely’s satellite program. Earlier, nine satellites deployed in 2022 enabled centimetre-level GPS accuracy and vehicle-to-infrastructure systems. Another 11 satellites in February 2024 added remote sensing and navigation capabilities, followed by 10 more in September, which expanded coverage to nearly 90 percent of the globe. The August 2025 launch now increases the fleet to 41 satellites.
Broader Impact and Strategy
Geespace said the technology will also improve fleet management for logistics and ride-hailing services, while providing reliable links for emergency response in areas with weak mobile coverage. The project is part of Geely’s wider “Smart Geely 2025” strategy, which focuses on electrification and digital mobility. In the first half of 2024, Geely increased research and development spending by 18 percent to RMB 7 billion ($960 million).
Additionally, Geely plans to showcase the satellite system at the World Games in Chengdu next year. The network will help coordinate transport fleets and demonstrate the practical benefits of the GEESATCOM constellation.
