NSSDCA/COSPAR ID: 2017-034D
The Zhuhai-1 earth observation satellites are the video component of the Chinese Orbita earth observation system by Zhuhai Orbita Control Engineering Ltd.
Two OVS-1 satellites will constitute the prototype OVS-1 video component. The operational Orbita constellation is to consist of ten video satellites (OVS-2), hyperspectral satellites (OHS-2) and small personal satellites (OPS-2).
Both satellites feature a high-resolution video system capable of capturing 20 frames per second and reaching a 1.98-meter ground resolution.
Launch Date: 2017-06-15
Launch Vehicle: Long March 4B
Launch Site: Jiuquan, Peoples Republic of China
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