Spurred by US sanctions, China adapts Huawei’s HarmonyOS for microsatellites

China just took a big leap in space tech by adapting Huawei’s OpenHarmony operating system for microsatellites. After over 1,000 hours of testing on the Dalian-1 CubeSat, the homegrown software proved it can handle the harsh conditions of orbit. This isn’t just about better satellites—it’s part of China’s push to cut ties with foreign tech, especially after U.S. sanctions made relying on outside software risky.