Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co. Ltd. (CGSTL)

长光卫星技术股份有限公司

Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co. Ltd. (CGSTL) is the first commercial remote sensing satellite company in China. CGSTL designs, manufactures, and operates the Jilin-1 satellite constellation, which is composed of more than 70 satellites and provides high-resolution Earth observation imagery and data services. CGSTL's products and services cater to various sectors, including land security, geographic mapping, agriculture, and environmental protection. Recent reports indicate the company may have ties to the People's Liberation Army and has been accused of providing imagery to groups like the Houthi rebels.

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Changchun, Jilin, China

www.jl1.cn

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Changfa Group and Lushu Investment jointly led Changguang Satellite’s nearly 5 billion yuan equity financing round.

RelationshipsFinancialCapabilityValue 4.0Jul 4, 2026Changguang (CGSTL/Jilin sats) raises ¥5B ($736M) in equity ChinamobileL1 2520 sats constellation plans turns out to be for orbital datacenters, not coms?! HSPACE (Fancy space) not only plans CZ12A-like HY-1, but also CZ10C-scale HY-2 Wenchang sat superfactory prod. line review

Changguang Satellite Technology Co., Ltd. had registered capital of 1.97 billion yuan.

FinancialValue 3.2Jul 4, 2026Changguang (CGSTL/Jilin sats) raises ¥5B ($736M) in equity ChinamobileL1 2520 sats constellation plans turns out to be for orbital datacenters, not coms?! HSPACE (Fancy space) not only plans CZ12A-like HY-1, but also CZ10C-scale HY-2 Wenchang sat superfactory prod. line review

Changguang Satellite completed a nearly 5 billion yuan equity financing round on July 4, 2026.

FinancialGrowthRelationshipsValue 4.6Jul 4, 2026Changguang (CGSTL/Jilin sats) raises ¥5B ($736M) in equity ChinamobileL1 2520 sats constellation plans turns out to be for orbital datacenters, not coms?! HSPACE (Fancy space) not only plans CZ12A-like HY-1, but also CZ10C-scale HY-2 Wenchang sat superfactory prod. line review

Changguang Satellite will use the new funding to expand satellite mass-production capabilities and improve large-scale manufacturing efficiency.

GrowthFinancialCapabilityValue 3.6Jul 4, 2026Changguang (CGSTL/Jilin sats) raises ¥5B ($736M) in equity ChinamobileL1 2520 sats constellation plans turns out to be for orbital datacenters, not coms?! HSPACE (Fancy space) not only plans CZ12A-like HY-1, but also CZ10C-scale HY-2 Wenchang sat superfactory prod. line review

Changguang Satellite will use the new funding to deepen remote-sensing data applications and expand multi-industry scenario-based solutions.

GrowthCapabilityFinancialValue 2.6Jul 4, 2026Changguang (CGSTL/Jilin sats) raises ¥5B ($736M) in equity ChinamobileL1 2520 sats constellation plans turns out to be for orbital datacenters, not coms?! HSPACE (Fancy space) not only plans CZ12A-like HY-1, but also CZ10C-scale HY-2 Wenchang sat superfactory prod. line review

China Chengtong Fund and Orient Asset Management participated in Changguang Satellite’s nearly 5 billion yuan equity financing round.

RelationshipsFinancialValue 4.0Jul 4, 2026Changguang (CGSTL/Jilin sats) raises ¥5B ($736M) in equity ChinamobileL1 2520 sats constellation plans turns out to be for orbital datacenters, not coms?! HSPACE (Fancy space) not only plans CZ12A-like HY-1, but also CZ10C-scale HY-2 Wenchang sat superfactory prod. line review

Changguang Satellite Technology Co., Ltd. integrates satellite research and development, manufacturing, operation management, and remote-sensing information services.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0Jul 4, 2026Changguang (CGSTL/Jilin sats) raises ¥5B ($736M) in equity ChinamobileL1 2520 sats constellation plans turns out to be for orbital datacenters, not coms?! HSPACE (Fancy space) not only plans CZ12A-like HY-1, but also CZ10C-scale HY-2 Wenchang sat superfactory prod. line review

Changguang Satellite Technology Co., Ltd. was jointly established by the Jilin Provincial People’s Government, the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, social capital, and key technical personnel.

GovernanceValue 2.0Jul 4, 2026Changguang (CGSTL/Jilin sats) raises ¥5B ($736M) in equity ChinamobileL1 2520 sats constellation plans turns out to be for orbital datacenters, not coms?! HSPACE (Fancy space) not only plans CZ12A-like HY-1, but also CZ10C-scale HY-2 Wenchang sat superfactory prod. line review

Changguang Satellite will use the new funding to advance the networking of the Jilin-1 satellite project and improve high-resolution data acquisition.

FinancialCapabilityGrowthValue 3.0Jul 4, 2026Changguang (CGSTL/Jilin sats) raises ¥5B ($736M) in equity ChinamobileL1 2520 sats constellation plans turns out to be for orbital datacenters, not coms?! HSPACE (Fancy space) not only plans CZ12A-like HY-1, but also CZ10C-scale HY-2 Wenchang sat superfactory prod. line review

Changguang Satellite Technology Co Ltd launched its Jilin Gaofen-07C04 satellite on this mission for expansion of the Jilin-1 Earth imaging constellation.

PlanGrowthCapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Jun 15, 2026Handful of CGSTL-Built Satellites Delivered by CAS Space [Kinetica-1 Y14]

Jilin-1 Gaofen-05D55 is part of Changguang Satellite Technology Co Ltd’s Jilin-1 Earth imaging constellation.

GeneralRelationshipsValue 4.0May 15, 2026CAS Space Delivers City-Backed Earth Imaging Satellites From Jiuquan [Kinetica-1 Y13]

Changguang Satellite Technology Co Ltd operates more than 100 Jilin-1 Earth imaging satellites.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.5May 10, 2026U.S. Sanctions Three Chinese Space Firms Over Alleged Iran Ties

Changguang Satellite Technology and MizarVision publicly communicated after the sanctions as if no U.S. sanctions were in place.

LegalGeneralValue 2.0May 10, 2026U.S. Sanctions Three Chinese Space Firms Over Alleged Iran Ties

On May 8, the U.S. Department of State imposed sanctions on Earth Eye Co, MizarVision, and Changguang Satellite Technology Co Ltd over alleged ties to Iran.

LegalValue 4.2May 10, 2026U.S. Sanctions Three Chinese Space Firms Over Alleged Iran Ties

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its embassy in Washington, D.C. denied any state links to the claimed activities of Earth Eye Co and Changguang Satellite Technology.

LegalValue 2.8May 10, 2026U.S. Sanctions Three Chinese Space Firms Over Alleged Iran Ties

TEE-01B was launched in June 2024 after being built by Changguang Satellite Technology.

PlanCapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.2May 10, 2026U.S. Sanctions Three Chinese Space Firms Over Alleged Iran Ties

Changguang Satellite Technology Co Ltd manufactured two of the April 24 test satellites.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.5Apr 24, 2026Xichang Mission Delivers Four More Constellation Test Satellites [Long March 2D Y109]

TEE-01B was built by Changguang Satellite Technology Co Ltd.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.8Apr 19, 2026Emposat Denies Knowledge of Iran Using Chinese Satellite via Its Ground Stations

TEE-01B was produced by Changguang Satellite Technology Co Ltd for Earth Eye Co.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Apr 16, 2026Iran Allegedly Using Chinese Satellite Images, Surprising U.S. Space Force

The United States sanctioned Changguang Satellite Technology Co Ltd in 2023 for allegedly selling imagery to Russia’s Wagner Group.

LegalRelationshipsValue 4.2Apr 16, 2026Iran Allegedly Using Chinese Satellite Images, Surprising U.S. Space Force

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