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news flash! Jitian Star A-01 has completed its first photo taking mission!
2024-10-09
At 23:47 on September 25, 2024, the Jitian Star A-01 satellite (Jilin University No.1 satellite) developed by Suzhou Jitian Xingzhou Space Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Jitian Xingzhou) successfully achieved in orbit imaging in just 38 hours after being launched into the predetermined orbit. After transmission through the satellite ground link, the data analysis was completed, and the imaging quality was good, meeting the expected indicators. The satellite has successfully completed its first remote sensing photography mission for the Earth!
At 10:31 on September 24th, Jitian Star A-01 was launched into the sea near Haiyang, Shandong Province, aboard the Jielong III Yao-4 carrier rocket. At around 10:43, after the separation of the satellite and the rocket, the satellite entered its designated orbit and the solar panels were successfully deployed. At 12:05, the satellite passed through Chinese airspace for the first time and established a stable satellite ground communication link with the Korla ground measurement and control station. The satellite ground system located in Suzhou, Jiangsu successfully received telemetry data. The satellite launch mission has achieved complete success.
After the satellite was in orbit, we conducted a series of tests on the satellite platform control, satellite ground link data transmission, temperature control, etc. 24 hours a day without interruption. The satellite status was normal and met the conditions for remote sensing photography of the ground. Fan Guowei, the person in charge of the ground system of Jitian Star A-01 and the general manager of Jitian Star Boat Construction and Operation Department, introduced.
It is reported that as a meter level high-resolution optical remote sensing satellite, after completing the first image taking task, the research team will further modify the platform and payload parameters of Jitian Star A-01 satellite based on the imaging situation, adjust the entire satellite to the optimal working state, and gradually carry out and complete radiation calibration, geometric calibration, spectral calibration and other testing work based on the requirements of the photography task, in order to fully utilize the outstanding capabilities and significant advantages of the satellite's "arbitrary curve non orbital imaging" and "computational reconstruction of high geometry hyperspectral imaging" in the future, and prepare for the successful realization of high-quality mapping; At the same time, the Jitian Star A-03 satellite (Suzhou No.1 satellite) launched by Jitian Xingzhou on August 29th is also about to complete in orbit testing, with good imaging quality and data about to be released for use in the market.
The camera is the core component of optical imaging satellites and also the core component of the aerospace optical remote sensing industry chain. Its level directly affects the ability to obtain remote sensing data, the quality of data, and the application efficiency. It is the most valuable and valuable link in the industry chain, and the most closely integrated with applications. It is the pearl on the crown of aerospace optical remote sensing! Jitian Xingzhou takes it as its responsibility to build a strong aerospace country and has been deeply engaged in the research and development of innovative aerospace optical cameras for more than ten years. As the first commercial aerospace company in China that mainly provides optical payloads in bulk, Jitian Xingzhou has a complete system for the research and development, design, production, and testing of space optical remote sensing payloads. It can provide various high, medium, low resolution and wide range optical cameras, micro nano star sensors, high-precision optical tracking turntables and other products for the commercial aerospace market, with significant characteristics such as "mass production, engineering, and low cost"; At the same time, based on the independent intellectual property rights of "high timeliness, high geometry, and high spectrum" imaging technology, we will build optical payload technology and product systems that meet the application needs of various fields, and carry out experimental constellation construction and data application services. We are committed to becoming a leading enterprise in commercial aerospace optical payloads in China and a globally leading provider of aerospace optical payload products, helping accelerate the development of commercial aerospace.
Company Profile
As the first commercial aerospace company in China that mainly provides optical payloads in bulk, Jitian Xingzhou has a complete system for research and development, design, production, and testing of space optical remote sensing payloads. It can provide various high, medium, low resolution, and wide range optical cameras, micro nano star sensors, and high-precision optical tracking turntables for the commercial aerospace market, with significant characteristics such as "mass production, engineering, and low cost"; At the same time, based on the independent intellectual property rights of "high timeliness, high geometry, and high spectrum" imaging technology, we will build optical payload technology and product systems that meet the application needs of various fields, carry out experimental constellation construction and data application services, and strive to become a leading enterprise in commercial aerospace optical payloads in China and a globally leading provider of aerospace optical payload products, helping accelerate the development of commercial aerospace.