Geely Holding Group, a Chinese automaker, launched 11 low-earth orbit satellites.

The launch is Geely's second dispatch, expanding its capacity for high-precision positioning support for autonomous vehicles.

Geely aims to have 240 satellites in orbit by 2025.

The satellites will also serve other commercial functions, such as connectivity to the consumer electronics sector.

The satellites have AI remote sensing functions, providing 1-5 meter high-resolution remote sensing imaging.

China's satellite networks are mainly military-dominated, but private investment in the space industry has been allowed since 2014.

Geely's network will help support other commercial functions and provide high-precision positioning for autonomous vehicles.

The company plans to eventually have a constellation of 240 satellites.

China has more than 400 satellites deployed in space, including commercially owned satellites.

Geely's satellites are part of China's broader plan for an integrated network of satellites for communications, remote sensing, and navigation.