Geespace's satellite-enabled vehicle connectivity technology is presented during the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit. [Photo/Tide News]

An application developed by Geespace, a subsidiary of Geely Holding Group based in Taizhou, Zhejiang province, was named one of the top 10 debut achievements during the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit on Nov 2. It is the world's first to enable factory-installed low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity in mass-produced passenger cars.

The Geely Galaxy Battleship 700 equipped with the system went on sale in October, drawing 43,900 orders in its first hour. In deserts, mountains and uninhabited areas without ground networks, its onboard terminal connects directly to satellites, sending accident alerts and hazard warnings.

Geespace's 64-satellite first-phase Geesatcom constellation, manufactured at the Geely Satellite Super Factory in Taizhou, provides coverage across the Earth's surface except for the North Pole and South Pole. It can handle 340 million communications per day and serve 20 million users simultaneously. LEO satellites have lower latency and less link loss than traditional high-orbit satellites.

The technology was validated in 2025. This August, Geespace received approval from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology for a commercial trial of satellite IoT services. Following real-vehicle testing, the system entered mass production in October.