"Micro-Nano Starry Sky" Commercial Satellite Intelligent Production Line Project Approved by National Development and Reform Commission | Xinwen NEWS

Recently, the commercial satellite intelligent production line project of Micro-Nano Starry Sky (微纳星空), a portfolio company of Heart Capital, received official approval from the National Development and Reform Commission. The project will be built in Wuxi Economic Development Zone, Jiangsu Province, aiming to establish a benchmark for automated, intelligent satellite production lines in China's commercial aerospace sector that are fully independent and controllable.

The Micro-Nano Starry Sky commercial satellite intelligent production line project will construct a 23,000-square-meter commercial satellite assembly and testing facility, along with related infrastructure for intelligent production lines. Upon completion, Micro-Nano Starry Sky will possess leading domestic capabilities for intelligent satellite mass production, with annual capacity exceeding 150 satellites in the 200kg–500kg class, primarily serving the company's own constellation missions, national satellite internet projects, and commercial client constellation contracts. Compared to traditional station-based satellite assembly methods, the intelligent production line can dramatically reduce AIT (Assembly, Integration, and Test) cycle time from the conventional 3–4 months down to 1–1.5 months, with the fastest turnaround reaching just 20–25 days. At the same time, the intelligent line significantly reduces assembly and testing personnel requirements, with labor cost savings of up to 80%. Beyond the intelligent satellite production line itself, the project will also include a full suite of advanced testing systems — covering mechanical testing, EMC testing, thermal testing, and magnetic testing — currently the most comprehensive in China, providing complete experimental environments for various satellite types and subsystems, ensuring the reliability and safety of all satellites delivered by Micro-Nano Starry Sky.

Not long ago, the 2025 Government Work Report once again highlighted commercial aerospace as a new quality productive force, reclassifying it from a "future industry" to a "strategic emerging industry." The policy focus has shifted from technology breakthroughs to industrialization and real-world deployment. This once futuristic domain is becoming a new engine for China's high-quality development and shows potential to become a pillar of the national economy. As the anchor enterprise in Wuxi Economic Development Zone's aerospace information industry chain, Micro-Nano Starry Sky is actively building out capabilities across commercial satellite mass manufacturing, critical subsystem production, and satellite data applications. With support from Jiangsu Province and Wuxi City, it is positioned to become an important node in the East China region's aerospace information industry layout. The synergistic effects of industrial clustering will continue to accelerate upgrades and improvements across multiple industries, driving sustained regional economic growth.

Founded in 2022, Heart Capital is an early-stage venture capital fund focused on technology and digitalization in China. The team is led by Yan Han, founding partner of Lightspeed China, alongside core investors, a CFO, and seasoned investors with deep industry backgrounds. The team's past investments include Series A rounds in Xpeng Motors (NYSE: XPEV, 09868.HK) and Full Truck Alliance (NYSE: YMM), as well as FinVolution (NYSE: FINV), RoboSense (02498.HK), Baichuan, Manman Cold Chain, Fan Deng Reading, World Logistics, Micro-Nano Starry Sky, LandSpace, Lanhu, Starfield, and others. Rooted in China with a global outlook, Heart Capital seeks true value in non-consensus opportunities. The firm respects the value of people and champions the potential of the human spirit, aspiring to accompany more young Chinese entrepreneurs in strengthening China and expanding onto the world stage.