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Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Innovation Academy for Microsatellites

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中国科学院微小卫星创新研究院

The Innovation Academy for Microsatellites of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IAMCAS), also known as IAMC, is a prominent Chinese research institute and satellite manufacturer specializing in micro-to-pico-scale satellite development and related innovations. IAMCAS has launched over 100 satellites, including the Beidou navigation satellites, the Dark Matter Particle Explorer (DAMPE), and the Quantum Experiment at Space Scale (QUESS). They develop satellites for telecommunication, remote sensing, navigation, and scientific research and collaborate with organizations like the European Space Agency (ESA) on missions such as the Einstein Probe. Associated keywords include microsatellites, space technology, scientific satellites, and remote sensing.

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Some of the six satellites deployed on the Lijian-1 first flight were developed by the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites under the Chinese Academy of Sciences to conduct space technology research, atmospheric density measurements, quantum key distribution experiments, and electromagnetic tests.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Jul 27, 2022CAS Space puts six satellites in orbit with first orbital launch

Qilu-1 was launched in April, developed by the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and is operated by Shandong Industrial Technology Research Institute.

CapabilityGeneralRelationshipsValue 4.6Dec 7, 2021China’s SAR satellite surge continues with new constellation plan
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