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JILIN-1 03
Chinese Commercial 4K Video Imaging · Chang Guang Satellite Technology (CGSTL)
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One of the early Jilin-1 'Smart Video' satellites, capturing 4K high-definition color video of Earth's surface from sun-synchronous orbit — not just still images, but genuine moving footage of activity on the ground. Jilin-1 video satellites drew international attention when Chang Guang released footage purportedly showing a US Air Force F-22 Raptor in flight, demonstrating both the constellation's capability and China's willingness to publicize sensitive surveillance imagery for strategic messaging purposes.
Its orbit
- Orbit
- Low Earth Orbitcan appear as a fast-moving star at dawn or dusk
- Altitude
- 270–276 mi (435–443 km)
- Inclination
- 97.2°
- One orbit
- 93.2 minutes15.4 orbits a day
- NORAD ID
- 41914
- Int’l designator
- 2017-002B
- Launched
- 2017
Orbital elements from CelesTrak, as of 22 Sep 2026.
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