Communications technology test satellite.
Test technologies of low-orbit narrow-band communication and VHF Data Exchange System (VDES)
High resolution earth-imaging. First commercial satellite for earth observation in China.
Test of new rocket KT-1 and small satellite into orbit.
"First Chinese GEO satellite to use electric thrusters. 26 user beams covering China and offshore areas, and will service for distance learning, medicine, internet access, airborne and maritime communications and emergency communications."
Carries three x-ray telescopes observing at energies ranging from 20 to 200 kilo-electron volts as well as an instrument to monitor the space environment.
"Will record high-resolution video from orbit, and future spacecraft in the Zhuhai 1 fleet will collect hyperspectral and radar imagery"
"Will record high-resolution video from orbit, and future spacecraft in the Zhuhai 1 fleet will collect hyperspectral and radar imagery"
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