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Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co. Ltd. (CGSTL)

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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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GalaxySpace, headquartered in Beijing, and Changguang Satellite Technology, based in Changchun, developed the spacecraft.

CapabilityValue 3.0Sep 23, 2025China launches experimental satellites to enhance mobile space internet

Changguang Satellite Technology Co Ltd was previously sanctioned by the U.S. government.

LegalValue 3.5Sep 14, 2025Chinese, American Firms Begin Imaging Each Other in Space

On September 13th, Changguang Satellite Technology released images of Maxar's WorldView Legion 2 satellite taken by a Jilin-1 spacecraft.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.8Sep 14, 2025Chinese, American Firms Begin Imaging Each Other in Space

Changguang Satellite Technology Co Ltd is the commercial operator of approximately 130 Earth imaging satellites.

GeneralCapabilityGrowthValue 3.8Sep 14, 2025Chinese, American Firms Begin Imaging Each Other in Space

China's CGST used its Jilin-1 satellites to image a Maxar Worldview Legion 2 satellite.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Sep 13, 2025RT by @luritie: China's CGST has returned the favour, using its Jilin-1 sats to image a Maxar Worldview Legion 2 satellite. https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/3oGA5_HVKJQoGwyjDHrHYQ

China's CGST used its Jilin-1 satellites to image a Maxar Worldview Legion 2 satellite.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Sep 13, 2025RT @AJ_FI: China's CGST has returned the favour, using its Jilin-1 sats to image a Maxar Worldview Legion 2 satellite. https://t.co/uiCIEX3…

China's CGST used its Jilin-1 satellites to image a Maxar Worldview Legion 2 satellite.

CapabilityValue 3.8Sep 13, 2025RT by @luritie: China's CGST has returned the favour, using its Jilin-1 sats to image a Maxar Worldview Legion 2 satellite. https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/3oGA5_HVKJQoGwyjDHrHYQ

CGSTL lowered its launch cadence in 2024, affecting commercial launch numbers.

PlanGrowthValue 2.0Jan 7, 2025China Space in 2024: A Review

CGSTL is expected to continue muted numbers of launches in 2025 due to their relatively new Jilin-1 constellation.

PlanGrowthGeneralValue 2.3Jan 7, 2025China Space in 2024: A Review

CGST set a 2022 objective to expand a planned 138-satellite constellation to 300 satellites.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Nov 11, 2024Chinese commercial Lijian-1 rocket launches 15 satellites

CGST aims to launch 200 Gaofen 05-class satellites by 2027 to provide daily global coverage.

PlanGrowthValue 4.5Nov 11, 2024Chinese commercial Lijian-1 rocket launches 15 satellites

Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co., Ltd. (CGST) operates the Jilin-1 constellation of high-resolution remote sensing satellites.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.2Nov 11, 2024Chinese commercial Lijian-1 rocket launches 15 satellites

Changguang Satellite Technology (CGST) operates more than 100 Jilin-1 series satellites in orbit.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0May 20, 2024China launches four high-resolution remote sensing satellites

CGST expanded plans in 2022 to launch 300 satellites by 2025.

PlanGrowthValue 4.2May 20, 2024China launches four high-resolution remote sensing satellites

In 2022 CGST expanded its plans to launch 300 satellites by 2025.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Apr 15, 2024China launches commercial SuperView-3 remote sensing sat

CGST operates more than 100 Jilin-1 series satellites in orbit, including optical and video satellites.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Apr 15, 2024China launches commercial SuperView-3 remote sensing sat

The Chinese firm Changguang Satellite Technology (CGST) operates 108 remote sensing satellites in orbit.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Jan 8, 2024U.S. Army issues new guidance on the use of space for ground warfare

The Russian mercenary group Wagner signed a contract with Changguang Satellite Technology in 2022 to acquire two satellites and use their imagery to support intelligence activities during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.5Jan 8, 2024U.S. Army issues new guidance on the use of space for ground warfare

Changguang Satellite Technology aims to expand its Jilin-1 constellation to 300 satellites by 2025.

PlanGrowthValue 4.2Jan 8, 2024U.S. Army issues new guidance on the use of space for ground warfare

Changguang Satellite Technology plans to expand its satellite-to-ground laser communication bandwidth to between 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps.

PlanCapabilityGrowthValue 4.0Oct 13, 2023Chinese commercial satellite firm completes high-speed laser image transmission test
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