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HUANG Shusong, XIA Tian, ZHANG Wenhui, ZHAO Yingfen, CHEN Weirong. Recent Progress of Earth Observation Satellites in China Since 2024. Chinese Journal of Space Science, 2026, 46(4): 1-7 doi: 10.11728/cjss2026.04.2026-yg13
Citation: HUANG Shusong, XIA Tian, ZHANG Wenhui, ZHAO Yingfen, CHEN Weirong. Recent Progress of Earth Observation Satellites in China Since 2024. Chinese Journal of Space Science, 2026, 46(4): 1-7 doi: 10.11728/cjss2026.04.2026-yg13
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Recent Progress of Earth Observation Satellites in China Since 2024

doi: 10.11728/cjss2026.04.2026-yg13 cstr: 32142.14.cjss.2026-yg13

  • China Centre for Resources Satellite Data and Application, Beijing 100094

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    (First author) Male, born in September 1989 in Yangxin County, Shandong Province, is currently a senior engineer at China Centre for Resources Satellite Data and Application. He is engaged in the research of remote sensing satellite operation management, data process and direct economic benefit evaluation of Remote Sensing Satellite. E-mail: huangshusong@cresda.cn

  • Corresponding author: (Corresponding author) Female, born in April 1980, is a research professor. She has successively led the research on Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data processing algorithms, the R&D and operation of China’s terrestrial satellite ground processing systems, as well as data management, distribution and satellite data services. E-mail: weirong49@163.com
  • Received Date: 2026-05-24
    Available Online: 2026-07-15
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  • Since 2024, China has continuously launched new Earth observation satellites, and now 33 satellites are operating stably in orbit. These satellites are equipped with optical, multispectral, infrared and radar payloads to produce rich remote sensing data. Their spatial resolution covers low, medium and high levels, enabling multi-spectral, all-time and all-weather observation across the globe. The remote sensing data are widely used in natural resource detection, environmental governance, disaster prevention and mitigation, urban mapping, agricultural and forestry investigation, geological exploration and ocean forecasting, bringing substantial social and economic benefits. This article summarizes the overall status of China’s Earth observation satellites since 2024, focusing on satellite launch progress, data coverage and data distribution performance.

     

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