Even before the official announcement of the coronavirus pandemic, SpaceX began for the acquisition of payloads for sending into space via the Internet. The Chinese have gone further. China Rocket Company a mobile application for a smartphone through which you can order a satellite, its configuration and a full range of services from pre-flight checks to dispatch and support.
In July last year, the Chinese company iSpace made the country's first successful commercial launch of satellites into orbit. The rocket made its first commercial flight in August. another company - China Rocket (a division of the state corporation China Aerospace Science and Technology). Thus, China declared itself as a country with an active development of commercial space exploration. The China Rocket initiative to order satellites and services through a mobile application only underlines the far-reaching plans of Chinese companies in this direction.
After registering in the application, the customer, whose criteria are strictly defined before entering the menu with services and goods, can choose a companion weighing 50, 100 or 300 kg. An accompanying package of services is also selected to verify systems on Earth and support post-orbit operations. Within certain limits, you can choose a chassis (platform) for installing special equipment or become a "fellow traveler" in someone else's program. Hitchhike.
Having chosen a satellite, configuration and services, it is enough to enter the "basket", pay the bill and continue to go about your business. When a satellite or service is ready, you will be notified. Miracles!
Source: 3dnews.ru