Chang Guang Satellite Technology
Jilin-1 optical and video satellite constellation
Ranked #8 in Best Earth Observation Satellite Companies.
Chang Guang Satellite Technology, based in Changchun, China, operates the Jilin-1 constellation of optical and video satellites and sells imagery worldwide.
At a glance
| Price from | Custom |
| Best for | Buyers in Asia wanting frequent sub-metre optical imagery |
From Chang Guang Satellite Technology's own website.
What stands out
- Very large sub-metre optical fleet
- Offers satellite video as well as stills
Worth knowing
- Export and procurement limits in some markets
- Limited English-language support
How it ranks
Chang Guang Satellite Technology is ranked 8th of 10 in Best Earth Observation Satellite Companies (Lister Score 88.3).
#8 in Best Earth Observation Satellite Companies · Lister Score 88.3
Jilin-1 passed 100 satellites in orbit in June 2023, when 41 satellites launched on a single Long March 2D rocket..
| Rank | Best Earth Observation Satellite Companies | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Planet Labs | 97.3 |
| 2 | Vantor | 96.0 |
| 3 | ICEYE | 94.8 |
| 4 | Airbus Defence and Space | 93.5 |
| 5 | BlackSky | 92.2 |
| 6 | Capella Space | 90.9 |
| 7 | Umbra | 89.6 |
| 8 | Chang Guang Satellite Technology | 88.3 |
| 9 | Satellogic | 87.0 |
| 10 | Pixxel | 85.7 |
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Chang Guang Satellite Technology is ranked 8th of 10 in Best Earth Observation Satellite Companies (Lister Score 88.3).
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