"Can acquire high-resolution data through remote-sensing; can conduct land resources surveys, reduce natural disasters, aid agriculture development and manage water resources. "
Part of Beidou constellation.
Sensing surveillance of satellites tr LEO.
"28 C-band, 17 Ku-band, and a Ka-band payload. Will replace AsiaSat-3S."
Study the environment and test new space technologies.
Collect and relay hydrological and meteorological data and data for disaster relief.