Overview of China Earth Observation Satellite Programs [Space Agencies]

Abstract

China has developed some satellite series such as meteorological satellite series Fengyun (FY), ocean satellite series Haiyang (HY), Earth resources satellite series Ziyuan (ZY), environment and disaster monitoring small satellite constellation (HJ), as well as Shijian satellite series (SJ) for new technological experiments, and has formed a complete Earth observation satellite and ground application system. Until now, 20 Chinese Earth observation satellites have been launched. Chinese Earth observation system has not only largely contributed to the rapid economic development of China, but also become a crucial part of international Earth observation system.