"Stereo mapping; photographic surveys of China's land resources, monitor environment, mapping."
"Precise position data (accurate to within 16 m) to military and civilian users worldwide; constellation of 28 operational satellites; 6 orbit planes; corporate vehicle fleet tracking, surveying, recreational use; nuclear detonation detection sensors."
58 Ku-band transponders; covers whole of sub-Saharan Africa and provides connectivity to Europe and Middle East.
Purchased by ABS in 2013.
Infrared sensors to detect heat from missile and booster plumes against earth's background; detection capability of smaller missiles; improved warning of attack by short-range missiles against U.S. and allied forces.