Ten satellites by the end of this year, and 60 satellites in service by 2020... This is the ultimate goal of Jilin's commercial satellite project. One week after the third satellite launch from the Jilin-1 series, things are going according to plan.
CGTN has the latest images sent back from space, taken by satellites launched by Chang Guang satellite company in Jilin Province. /CGTN Photo
CGTN has the latest images sent back from space, taken by satellites launched by Chang Guang satellite company in Jilin Province. /CGTN Photo
Bai Yang, one engineer who is in charge of data collection following the launch told CGTN: "The three additional remote sensing satellites make it possible for us to offer a revisit imaging service anywhere in the world within 24 hours. Such capability is crucial for commercial use."
Bai Yang, one engineer who is in charge of data collection following the launch told CGTN that the three additional remote sensing satellites make it possible for a revisit imaging service anywhere in the world within 24 hours. /CGTN Photo
Bai Yang, one engineer who is in charge of data collection following the launch told CGTN that the three additional remote sensing satellites make it possible for a revisit imaging service anywhere in the world within 24 hours. /CGTN Photo
The first group in the Jilin-1 satellite project was launched in 2015. It was the country's first self-made, high-resolution remote-sensing satellite for commercial use. Over the past two years, they have been providing photographs to commercial clients, helping with harvest assessments, geological disaster prevention and resource surveys.
The first group in the Jilin-1 satellite project was launched in 2015. It was the country's first self-made, high-resolution remote-sensing satellite for commercial use. /CGTN Photo
The first group in the Jilin-1 satellite project was launched in 2015. It was the country's first self-made, high-resolution remote-sensing satellite for commercial use. /CGTN Photo
The three additional remote sensing satellites launched this month make it possible for a revisit imaging service anywhere in the world within 24 hours. /Chang Guang Satellite Technology via CGTN
The three additional remote sensing satellites launched this month make it possible for a revisit imaging service anywhere in the world within 24 hours. /Chang Guang Satellite Technology via CGTN
Like most big satellites used in global navigation systems, small and medium-sized satellites can also be used to support civilian applications. They cost far less and are perfectly suited for practical use at specific geographical locations.
“This whole project is commercially-driven. We have designed these satellites based on the real needs of civil remote-sensing applications. We want to show people that satellites are no longer far from reach in their day-to-day lives,” said Xuan Ming, the board Chairman of Jilin-1 satellites developer.
The board chairman of Jilin-1 satellites developer stressed that the whole project is commercially-driven. /CGTN Photo
The board chairman of Jilin-1 satellites developer stressed that the whole project is commercially-driven. /CGTN Photo
The next two Jilin-1 satellites are scheduled for launch in January next year. The company hopes this will support a refresh time of four hours for targets on the ground. From 2020, the constellation will be boosted to sixty operational satellites for a refresh time of 30 minutes for any target.
The company also developed a website along with the launches. In the near future, more information provided by the satellites will be shared, and more satellite functions will be explored.
The next two Jilin-1 satellites are scheduled for launch in January next year. /CGTN Photo
The next two Jilin-1 satellites are scheduled for launch in January next year. /CGTN Photo
From 2020, the constellation of Jilin-1 satellites will be boosted to sixty operational satellites for a refresh time of 30 minutes for any target. /Chang Guang Satellite Technology via CGTN
From 2020, the constellation of Jilin-1 satellites will be boosted to sixty operational satellites for a refresh time of 30 minutes for any target. /Chang Guang Satellite Technology via CGTN
The Jilin-1 satellite project has outlined an ambitious plan for a large constellation that could image any spot around the world within minutes, and will serve as an engine for economic restructuring in China's old industrial base.
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