China Plans To Build Massive Remote-Sensing Satellite Network Before 2030

The satellites could potentially be used to obtain high-resolution photos of sensitive locations around the world within 15 minutes time upon request.

BEIJING - China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp announced Thursday in the Hubei province of Wuhan that it has plans to build a “massive” remote sensing satellite network before 20230, which will include 300 remote sensing satellites in extra-low orbits around the earth that would be capable of taking high-resolution photos anywhere in the world within 15 minutes time of being requested.

Real-Time, High-Resolution Observation Of Designated Areas And Specific Targets