Added from Chinese-language sources. Planned_sats uses the updated 114-satellite Nuwa plan reported in 2025: 54 in phase one and 60 in phase two. Launched_sats is a conservative floor from reported 2023 and 2024 launches; 2025-2027 launches need reconciliation.
15 forecast rows linked to this constellation.
| Forecast entry | Year | Satellites | Orbit | Vehicle | Manufacturer | Mission | Launch likelihood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuwa / PIESAT |
12 linked spacecraft shown.
| 2026 |
| 6 |
| SSO/Polar |
| TBD |
| Piesat Information Technology Co. Ltd (Aerospace Hongtu) |
| Earth Observation |
| 4.2 / 5 |
| Nuwa / PIESAT Mixed commercial remote-sensing constellation expansion; SAR-heavy buildout with later optical and communications/navigation enhancement elements described in public reporting. | 2027 | 12 | SSO/Polar | TBD | Piesat Information Technology Co. Ltd (Aerospace Hongtu) | Earth Observation | 4.2 / 5 |
| Nuwa / PIESAT Mixed commercial remote-sensing constellation expansion; SAR-heavy buildout with later optical and communications/navigation enhancement elements described in public reporting. | 2028 | 8 | SSO/Polar | TBD | Piesat Information Technology Co. Ltd (Aerospace Hongtu) | Earth Observation | 4.2 / 5 |
| Nuwa / PIESAT Mixed commercial remote-sensing constellation expansion; SAR-heavy buildout with later optical and communications/navigation enhancement elements described in public reporting. | 2029 | 8 | SSO/Polar | TBD | Piesat Information Technology Co. Ltd (Aerospace Hongtu) | Earth Observation | 4.2 / 5 |
| Nuwa / PIESAT Mixed commercial remote-sensing constellation expansion; SAR-heavy buildout with later optical and communications/navigation enhancement elements described in public reporting. | 2030 | 8 | SSO/Polar | TBD | Piesat Information Technology Co. Ltd (Aerospace Hongtu) | Earth Observation | 4.2 / 5 |
| Nuwa / PIESAT Mixed commercial remote-sensing constellation expansion; SAR-heavy buildout with later optical and communications/navigation enhancement elements described in public reporting. | 2031 | 8 | SSO/Polar | TBD | Piesat Information Technology Co. Ltd (Aerospace Hongtu) | Earth Observation | 4.2 / 5 |
| Nuwa / PIESAT Mixed commercial remote-sensing constellation expansion; SAR-heavy buildout with later optical and communications/navigation enhancement elements described in public reporting. | 2032 | 8 | SSO/Polar | TBD | Piesat Information Technology Co. Ltd (Aerospace Hongtu) | Earth Observation | 4.2 / 5 |
| Nuwa / PIESAT Mixed commercial remote-sensing constellation expansion; SAR-heavy buildout with later optical and communications/navigation enhancement elements described in public reporting. | 2033 | 8 | SSO/Polar | TBD | Piesat Information Technology Co. Ltd (Aerospace Hongtu) | Earth Observation | 4.05 / 5 |
| Nuwa / PIESAT Mixed commercial remote-sensing constellation expansion; SAR-heavy buildout with later optical and communications/navigation enhancement elements described in public reporting. | 2034 | 8 | SSO/Polar | TBD | Piesat Information Technology Co. Ltd (Aerospace Hongtu) | Earth Observation | 3.8 / 5 |
| Nuwa / PIESAT Replenishment of operational commercial SAR/EO capacity. | 2035 | 4 | SSO/Polar | TBD | Piesat Information Technology Co. Ltd (Aerospace Hongtu) | Earth Observation | 3.8 / 5 |
| Nuwa / PIESAT Replenishment of operational commercial SAR/EO capacity. | 2036 | 4 | SSO/Polar | TBD | Piesat Information Technology Co. Ltd (Aerospace Hongtu) | Earth Observation | 3.8 / 5 |
| Nuwa / PIESAT Replenishment of operational commercial SAR/EO capacity. | 2037 | 4 | SSO/Polar | TBD | Piesat Information Technology Co. Ltd (Aerospace Hongtu) | Earth Observation | 3.8 / 5 |
| Nuwa / PIESAT Replenishment of operational commercial SAR/EO capacity. | 2038 | 4 | SSO/Polar | TBD | Piesat Information Technology Co. Ltd (Aerospace Hongtu) | Earth Observation | 3.8 / 5 |
| Nuwa / PIESAT Replenishment of operational commercial SAR/EO capacity. | 2039 | 4 | SSO/Polar | TBD | Piesat Information Technology Co. Ltd (Aerospace Hongtu) | Earth Observation | 3.8 / 5 |
| Nuwa / PIESAT Replenishment of operational commercial SAR/EO capacity. | 2040 | 4 | SSO/Polar | TBD | Piesat Information Technology Co. Ltd (Aerospace Hongtu) | Earth Observation | 3.8 / 5 |
| active |
| LEO |
| Mar 30, 2023 |
| Hebi-4 | active | LEO | Nov 9, 2024 |
| Hebi-5 | active | LEO | Nov 9, 2024 |
| Hebi-6 | active | LEO | Nov 9, 2024 |
| Hongtu 2-09 | active | LEO | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Hongtu 2-11 | active | LEO | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Hongtu 2-12 | active | LEO | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Zhongyuan-1 | active | LEO | Mar 30, 2023 |
| Zhongyuan-2 | active | LEO | Nov 9, 2024 |
| Hongtu 2-10 | retired | LEO | Dec 16, 2024 |