Just days after technological sensations at SpaceX, Northern Sky Research (NSR) claimed it will actually be Chinese firms which will dominate emerging satellite markets – meaning fewer growth opportunities for the already troubled fleet operators. Chinese companies will take a larger share of the global satellite communications market and disrupt Europe and Asia, according to the report. Specifically, for GEO-HTS (geostationary high throughput satellites), Chinese state-owned companies will manufacture and launch over 800 Gbps of capacity by 2026, primarily covering Southeast Asia, according to the forecast. “Attractive one-stop offerings, aggressive growth plans and enhanced exports” is the consensus from NSR as to why Chinese satellite companies will cause disruption in the market, adding that Chinese firms are targeting turnkey projects…