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China's Shijian-31 Surveils GEO Belt From Custom Orbit, Space Brief 24 Jul 2026
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China's Shijian-31 satellite is performing maneuvers in geostationary orbit that allow it to monitor other spacecraft, raising concerns from US Space Command. Meanwhile, the US defense industry faces pressure to meet a 2027 deadline for supply chain compliance regarding critical minerals.
Maurice Stellarski China's Shijian-31 Surveils GEO Belt From Custom Orbit, Space Brief 24 Jul 2026 China's Shijian-31 satellite operates in custom GEO orbit sweeping across geostationary belt rather than parking stationary, enabling repeated close surveillance of other operators' spacecraft.
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