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SUPERVIEW-1 03

Chinese Commercial Very High Resolution Imaging · China Siwei / Space View

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Part of China's SuperView-1 (Gaojing-1) commercial high-resolution imaging constellation, operated by China Siwei Surveying and Mapping Technology. SuperView-1 satellites deliver 0.5-meter panchromatic resolution — among the sharpest commercially available imagery from any Chinese operator — competing directly with Western operators like Planet's SkySat and Maxar's WorldView in the global commercial satellite imagery market. SuperView-1 03 joined the constellation in 2018 as part of China's broader push to establish commercial credibility in the international Earth observation data market.

Its orbit

Orbit
Low Earth Orbitcan appear as a fast-moving star at dawn or dusk
Altitude
257–294 mi (414–474 km)
Inclination
97.3°
One orbit
93.3 minutes15.4 orbits a day
NORAD ID
43099
Int’l designator
2018-002A
Launched
2018

Orbital elements from CelesTrak, as of 22 Sep 2026.

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