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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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The United States sanctioned Changguang Satellite Technology Co Ltd in 2025 for allegedly selling imagery to Yemen’s Houthis.
Changguang Satellite Technology Co Ltd is part of the Jilin-1 Earth imaging constellation.
Changguang Satellite Technology Co Ltd expanded its Jilin-1 constellation with eight more satellites on April 14, 2025.
Changguang Satellite Technology Co Ltd’s Earth imaging satellites are now capable of targeting and capturing images of other spacecraft in orbit.
Kinetica-1 carried eight satellites from Changguang Satellite Technology Co Ltd to expand the Jilin-1 Earth imaging constellation.
Changguang Satellite announced that it would restart its IPO in early 2026.
In December 2024 Changguang Satellite Technology Co Ltd achieved a 100 gigabits-per-second laser link with a Jilin-1 remote sensing satellite in low Earth orbit, with Beijing Guangyou Xingkong Technology involved.
Power Infrared Satellite-A was deployed on the February 12 Jielong-3 flight and was developed by Changguang Satellite Technology Co Ltd in cooperation with the State Grid Electric Power Research Institute Co Ltd.
CGSTL is a leading remote sensing satellite manufacturer and operator associated with the CAS.
Changguang Satellite Technology Co Ltd had three satellites onboard: Jilin Gaofen 07B01, Jilin Gaofen 07C01, and Jilin Gaofen 07D01, all dedicated to Earth imaging.
CGSTL sent over 100 remote sensing satellites into orbit during 2022 and 2023.
CGSTL published photos demonstrating their non-earth imaging capabilities.
Changguang Satellite Technology plans to seek a funding round to finance improvements to future additions of the Jilin-1 constellation.
In the past month, Changguang Satellite Technology released its first set of NEI images, which included one of Maxar’s Worldview Legion 2 spacecraft.
Changguang Satellite Technology Co Ltd operates approximately 130 Earth imaging satellites.
Changguang Satellite Technology is pursuing NEI capabilities to enhance its role in China's commercial remote sensing satellite sector.
Changguang Satellite Technology uses its Earth imaging constellation for non-Earth imaging (NEI) by calculating points in a satellite's orbit close to the target object.
Changguang Satellite Technology's Jilin-1 satellites have unintentionally imaged the International Space Station multiple times.
Changguang Satellite showcased their Non-Earth Imaging (NEI) capabilities with the International Space Station.
The Jiangsu Geological Satellite, also called Jixing Wideband 02B07 and developed by Changguang Satellite Technology Co Ltd for the Jiangsu Provincial Geological Bureau, is a remote sensing satellite with a 0.5-meter resolution.