SuperView-I satellite constellation （SuperView-I for short） is the first commercial remote sensing constellation with a resolution down to 0.5 m. It＇s an important part of the national spatial information infrastru...SuperView-I satellite constellation （SuperView-I for short） is the first commercial remote sensing constellation with a resolution down to 0.5 m. It＇s an important part of the national spatial information infrastructure construction. It will play an important role for the global users providing remote sensing data, application solutions and remote sensing value-added services with its highresolution and 24-hour observation capability. At present, 4 satellites of the constellation have been successfully launched and networked on orbit. The services cover surveying and mapping, land resource surveying, urban planning, agriculture, forestry, water conservancy, geological mining, environmental monitoring, defense, disaster reduction along with other traditional industries. There are also great potential applications in Mobile Intemet, LBS, Smart city, insurance and other emerging professions. The successful operation of SuperView-I breaks the overseas monopoly for commercial high-resolution remote sensing satellite imagery in the China market. It＇s one of the major achievements in China space science and technology by actively exploring the development of commercial remote sensing markets, which is of strategic significance to the development of China remote sensing satellite business.展开更多
With the advances of small satellite technology in commercial space sector,using small satellite networks to form a satellite constellation and conduct commercial operational services has entered into a vigorous phase...With the advances of small satellite technology in commercial space sector,using small satellite networks to form a satellite constellation and conduct commercial operational services has entered into a vigorous phase of development.As small satellite technology develops,problems in the operations of small satellite constellations are also gradually emerging.These include ground measurement and operational control systems for small satellite constellations,the commercial operational mode,support and the guarantee of laws and regulations related to small satellites.This report discusses the development of commercial space small satellite operation industrialization,explores the small satellite operational modes and technological innovation,proposes the commercial space industry chain to build the industry ecology.At the same time,it looks forward to the integration of space and terrestrial communication.It also calls on relevant organizations of China to speed up the process of space legislation,formulate the relevant policies to encourage the operations of small satellites in commercial space sector,and push China’s commercial space to a new level.展开更多
Prosperous Satellite Communications China is the birthplace of therocket.In the twelfth century,China began creating and usingthe rocket,which was believedthe oldest vehicle in the world.Its invention and creation dem...Prosperous Satellite Communications China is the birthplace of therocket.In the twelfth century,China began creating and usingthe rocket,which was believedthe oldest vehicle in the world.Its invention and creation demon-strates the outstanding intelli-gence and ability of the ancientChinese people. The splendid ancient civiliza-tions of China and other countriesjointly carried within themselvesthe seeds of modern space tech-nology.Through unremitting ef-forts of several thousand years,people’s good wish to fly into andexplore sapce has at last cometrue.Space technology has be-come an area which uses the展开更多
China＇s commercial space activities started from the launch of Asiasat- I satellite by a LM-B launch vehicle on April 7, 1990. As the leading force in ChinEs space industry, CASC has been committed to commercial spac...China＇s commercial space activities started from the launch of Asiasat- I satellite by a LM-B launch vehicle on April 7, 1990. As the leading force in ChinEs space industry, CASC has been committed to commercial space for nearly 30 years. The article describes CASC＇s advantages and activities in commercial space sector, as well as outlook for CASC commercial space development. The author concludes CASC is willing to coordinate and cooperate with state-owned and private companies and will create a new pattern for commercial space, opening up a new industry for space development and achieving more splendid achievement.展开更多
In this study, a special method is proposed for detecting aerosols over land by analyzing satellitemeasured far IR radiation at three channels, 8.7, 11.5, and 12.5 lain. Sensitivity tests revealed that the behavioral ...In this study, a special method is proposed for detecting aerosols over land by analyzing satellitemeasured far IR radiation at three channels, 8.7, 11.5, and 12.5 lain. Sensitivity tests revealed that the behavioral features of radiative brightness temperatures （BTs） at these three channels with increasing optical depth are different among different types of aerosols. Analyzing how BTs and their differences, xBT （BT11.5-BT12.5） and YBT （BT8.7-BT11.5）, behave with varying optical depth can help to qualitatively distinguish among aerosols and semi-quantitatively estimate their optical thicknesses. In addition, the authors found that the vertical density profile of aerosols has little impact on this method.展开更多
During the following 3 years,China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) will implement commercial practices in launch services,in the areas of communications,navigation and remote sensing satellites,as ...During the following 3 years,China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) will implement commercial practices in launch services,in the areas of communications,navigation and remote sensing satellites,as well focusing on promoting commercial launch services and satellite applications for global low orbit satellite mobile communications,space internet systems and SuperView-I commercial remote sensing satellite constellation consolidating the overall in-depth development of CASC's commercial space capabilities.展开更多
Based on the concept of DIY, this paper demonstrates the essential potential of DIY manufacturing technology in the application of space equipment. According to the future space technology development trends, the futu...Based on the concept of DIY, this paper demonstrates the essential potential of DIY manufacturing technology in the application of space equipment. According to the future space technology development trends, the future spacecraft DIY idea and system standard are proposed. The standardized, modularized and serialized micro/nano-satellite DIY products are introduced. Finally, a commercial remote sensing satellite system based on spacecraft DIY is designed and its application prospect is analyzed.展开更多
Space is becoming more accessible than ever before. Falling satellite manufacturing and launch costs have opened the door to new players to enter the market, disrupting the status quo. HTS and constellations have ente...Space is becoming more accessible than ever before. Falling satellite manufacturing and launch costs have opened the door to new players to enter the market, disrupting the status quo. HTS and constellations have entered the market and will lead to a lot more capacity at a lower price. But how this capacity will be optimally distributed remains a significant challenge. Earth Observation(EO) and Big Data are also areas of interest that are gaining grounds thanks to projects of 100 s if not 1,000 s of satellites that will have a lasting effect on manufacturing and launch markets.展开更多
文摘SuperView-I satellite constellation （SuperView-I for short） is the first commercial remote sensing constellation with a resolution down to 0.5 m. It＇s an important part of the national spatial information infrastructure construction. It will play an important role for the global users providing remote sensing data, application solutions and remote sensing value-added services with its highresolution and 24-hour observation capability. At present, 4 satellites of the constellation have been successfully launched and networked on orbit. The services cover surveying and mapping, land resource surveying, urban planning, agriculture, forestry, water conservancy, geological mining, environmental monitoring, defense, disaster reduction along with other traditional industries. There are also great potential applications in Mobile Intemet, LBS, Smart city, insurance and other emerging professions. The successful operation of SuperView-I breaks the overseas monopoly for commercial high-resolution remote sensing satellite imagery in the China market. It＇s one of the major achievements in China space science and technology by actively exploring the development of commercial remote sensing markets, which is of strategic significance to the development of China remote sensing satellite business.
文摘With the advances of small satellite technology in commercial space sector,using small satellite networks to form a satellite constellation and conduct commercial operational services has entered into a vigorous phase of development.As small satellite technology develops,problems in the operations of small satellite constellations are also gradually emerging.These include ground measurement and operational control systems for small satellite constellations,the commercial operational mode,support and the guarantee of laws and regulations related to small satellites.This report discusses the development of commercial space small satellite operation industrialization,explores the small satellite operational modes and technological innovation,proposes the commercial space industry chain to build the industry ecology.At the same time,it looks forward to the integration of space and terrestrial communication.It also calls on relevant organizations of China to speed up the process of space legislation,formulate the relevant policies to encourage the operations of small satellites in commercial space sector,and push China’s commercial space to a new level.
文摘Prosperous Satellite Communications China is the birthplace of therocket.In the twelfth century,China began creating and usingthe rocket,which was believedthe oldest vehicle in the world.Its invention and creation demon-strates the outstanding intelli-gence and ability of the ancientChinese people. The splendid ancient civiliza-tions of China and other countriesjointly carried within themselvesthe seeds of modern space tech-nology.Through unremitting ef-forts of several thousand years,people’s good wish to fly into andexplore sapce has at last cometrue.Space technology has be-come an area which uses the
文摘China＇s commercial space activities started from the launch of Asiasat- I satellite by a LM-B launch vehicle on April 7, 1990. As the leading force in ChinEs space industry, CASC has been committed to commercial space for nearly 30 years. The article describes CASC＇s advantages and activities in commercial space sector, as well as outlook for CASC commercial space development. The author concludes CASC is willing to coordinate and cooperate with state-owned and private companies and will create a new pattern for commercial space, opening up a new industry for space development and achieving more splendid achievement.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No. 2006CB403705)
文摘In this study, a special method is proposed for detecting aerosols over land by analyzing satellitemeasured far IR radiation at three channels, 8.7, 11.5, and 12.5 lain. Sensitivity tests revealed that the behavioral features of radiative brightness temperatures （BTs） at these three channels with increasing optical depth are different among different types of aerosols. Analyzing how BTs and their differences, xBT （BT11.5-BT12.5） and YBT （BT8.7-BT11.5）, behave with varying optical depth can help to qualitatively distinguish among aerosols and semi-quantitatively estimate their optical thicknesses. In addition, the authors found that the vertical density profile of aerosols has little impact on this method.
文摘During the following 3 years,China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) will implement commercial practices in launch services,in the areas of communications,navigation and remote sensing satellites,as well focusing on promoting commercial launch services and satellite applications for global low orbit satellite mobile communications,space internet systems and SuperView-I commercial remote sensing satellite constellation consolidating the overall in-depth development of CASC's commercial space capabilities.
文摘Based on the concept of DIY, this paper demonstrates the essential potential of DIY manufacturing technology in the application of space equipment. According to the future space technology development trends, the future spacecraft DIY idea and system standard are proposed. The standardized, modularized and serialized micro/nano-satellite DIY products are introduced. Finally, a commercial remote sensing satellite system based on spacecraft DIY is designed and its application prospect is analyzed.
文摘Space is becoming more accessible than ever before. Falling satellite manufacturing and launch costs have opened the door to new players to enter the market, disrupting the status quo. HTS and constellations have entered the market and will lead to a lot more capacity at a lower price. But how this capacity will be optimally distributed remains a significant challenge. Earth Observation(EO) and Big Data are also areas of interest that are gaining grounds thanks to projects of 100 s if not 1,000 s of satellites that will have a lasting effect on manufacturing and launch markets.
