China tests satellite IoT services to boost aerospace

November 24, 2025 (MLN): China has begun a commercial pilot program for satellite-based Internet of Things (IoT) services, aiming to broaden the nation’s satellite communications market and bolster fast-growing sectors such as commercial aerospace and the low-altitude economy.

The initiative was shared during the 2025 China 5G + Industrial Internet Conference in Wuhan, Hubei province.

The two-year trial will permit qualified companies to offer satellite IoT services under existing laws and regulatory requirements, APP reported.

As reported by China Daily, the pilot is designed to expand market supply, energize industry players, strengthen service capacity, and establish a robust security and regulatory framework.

It will also help form models and practices that can be replicated across the sector.

Satellite IoT uses space-based communication networks to link large volumes of devices across land, sea, and air.

The technology supports data collection and transmission for a wide range of fields, including marine fisheries, logistics and transportation, energy and water management, emergency communications, low-altitude aviation services, and the broader industrial internet.

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