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China's military satellite fleet has expanded dramatically from 36 in 2010 to nearly 1,000 by 2025, significantly bolstering its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. This growth is largely due to the integration of civilian and military resources under the PLA's civil-military fusion doctrine, with projections suggesting a potential fleet of 13,000-15,000 satellites by 2030. The expansion raises concerns about China's anti-satellite capabilities and its influence through international space agreements.