The Secret Behind China’s Unique Spy Satellite Is a Rare Metal It Controls

Gizmodo reports that China operates a spy satellite called Ludi Tance 4-01, powered by gallium nitride semiconductors. China controls this rare material, which enables the satellite to maintain constant surveillance over roughly one-third of Earth's surface.

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