The ASPACE Hong Kong Satellite Manufacturing Center, operated by USPACE Technology Group (formerly Hong Kong Aerospace Technology Group), has made significant progress since its official opening in July 2023.
First Batch of Satellites Rolled Out: In March 2025, USPACE announced the rollout of its first batch of 100 satellites, marking a major milestone from concept to reality in just six years of the company’s operation. This achievement was showcased at a public exhibition in Hong Kong as the first stop of a global tour.
Operational Capacity: The facility, located in the Advanced Manufacturing Center and Data Center in Hong Kong Science Park, covers nearly 200,000 square feet. It’s equipped with advanced intelligent production lines and cleanroom facilities (ISO 14644-1:2015 Class 7/100,000), capable of mass production of satellites.
Increased Annual Production Target: While initially stating a capacity of at least 200 satellites per year, USPACE has now stated its goal to optimize its global manufacturing footprint and boost capacity to 500 satellites annually.
Cost Reduction: Through vertical integration and independently designing and manufacturing over 80% of its satellite components, the company achieved a historic 80% reduction in production costs for its first 100 satellites.
Types of Satellites: The center is capable of simultaneously developing multiple types of satellites, including communication, navigation, remote sensing (optical and radar), and carbon monitoring satellites, ranging from 10 kilograms to 1,000 kilograms.
Commercialization and Market Expansion: USPACE has unveiled competitively priced commercial optical satellites (ranging from 5 meters to 0.5 meters resolution, priced between USD35,000 and USD990,000) to enter the global market, especially targeting emerging markets and SMEs.
Global Expansion and Partnerships:
USPACE rebranded in December 2023 to better align with its international ambitions.
It is forging ties with space agencies and enterprises globally.
A significant development includes an agreement with Saudi Arabia, where ASPACE received a $266 million investment license to help the kingdom develop its domestic aerospace industry, with the potential for ASPACE to establish a satellite manufacturing facility there by 2025.
USPACE is also preparing to launch a constellation of 6,000 integrated communications and remote-sensing satellites over the Middle East and Africa in 2025, in collaboration with the Arab Building.
Financial Investment: USPACE has invested HK$1.9 billion ($244.6 million) over six years and plans an additional $300 million investment between 2025 and 2026.
Focus on Industry 5.0 and AI: The company is committed to pioneering the deep integration of Industry 5.0, artificial intelligence (AI), and big data in its satellite manufacturing processes. https://www.facebook.com/jeff.mah.5/videos/2122854564862876/?__cft__[0]=AZXdesxUosdod4PjrPeRBdv1TRdwb3i9-ROTsg4eE6xGKpXMBEcDBo0ow41d9byF7AmqcGvgSGP04gppJDiZDDwzU0GuH5Qw_aQQPwRbiUQtfg0ThAMnvPIqe4B7e9oW6p9eSSypeDWqipLgeTtVrbpT9q_Tzfdb1nLqkeuawaTlHA&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R