# Orbital Chenguang

**Type:** Company  
**Domain:** Space Development  
**Status:** Active  
**Country:** China  

## Overview

Orbital Chenguang is a Chinese state-backed orbital data center constellation program, distinct from the Three-Body Computing Constellation operated by ADA Space/Zhejiang Lab. China is operating at least two parallel orbital computing programs.

## Funding

Received 57.7 billion yuan ($8.4B USD) in credit lines from 12 major Chinese state banks for orbital data center constellation development.

## Timeline

- **2025-2027** — First launch phase planned
- **Early 2026** — Secured $8.4B in credit lines from 12 Chinese state banks

## Strategic Context

Represents China's state-directed approach to orbital computing infrastructure, operating in parallel with commercial programs like Three-Body. The $8.4B credit line indicates strategic priority at the national level.

## Sources

- Introl Blog, January 11, 2026