The Hainan-1 small earth observation satellites are part of Sanya Institute of Remote Sensing 's constellation of small earth observation satellites focused at the tropical province Hainan.
The satellites feature wide-angle cameras to map designated areas. Also an AIS receiver to track ships is on board.
In the coming years, the institute plans to launch two more Hainan-1 satellites, two more high spectral resolution satellites called Sanya-1 and two synthetic aperture radar satellites called Sansha-1.
The Hainan-1 satellites were originally planned to be launched on a Jielong-1 rocket, but due to mass issues they were switched to a ride-share launch on a CZ-8 (2).
| Nation: | China |
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| Type / Application: | Earth observation |
| Operator: | Sanya Institute of Remote Sensing |
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| Power: | Solar cells, batteries |
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| Mass: | ~50 kg |
| Orbit: |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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| Hainan-1 03 | - | 2024 | with ? | |||
| Hainan-1 04 | - | 2024 | with ? |
