China's efforts to compete with SpaceX's Starlink by launching its own massive satellite internet constellation are facing significant setbacks. Despite plans to deploy thousands of satellites for global broadband coverage, China has launched less than 1% of its target, mainly due to a shortage of rockets and intense competition for launch resources. The delays threaten China's ability to catch up with SpaceX, which already has nearly 8,000 Starlink satellites in orbit. These challenges highlight the difficulties in scaling up satellite infrastructure and maintaining pace in the new global space race. Meanwhile, other countries like India are making advances in their private space sectors.
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