Bilibili Video Satellite
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| Mission type | Education, Popular science |
|---|---|
| Operator | Chang Guang Satellite Technology |
| COSPAR ID | 2020-065G (Series of Jilin-1 GF-03C) |
| SATCAT no. | 46460 |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Manufacturer | Chang Guang Satellite Technology |
| Launch mass | 42 kg |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 15 September 2020, 01:23 UTC[1] |
| Rocket | Long March 11 |
| Launch site | De Bo 3 barge, Yellow Sea waters |
| Contractor | China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT) |
Bilibili Video Satellite was launched by Long March 11 on Yellow Sea waters on 15 September 2020. It was China's first custom-made satellite by Chinese internet company Bilibili.[2][3] The satellite was developed by Chang Guang Satellite Technology Corporation.[4]
Bilibili vice chairman and COO Li Ni (李旎) said in 2020 that the satellite would be able to access remote sensing video and could be used to make popular science videos, which was to include science, technology, humanities and other aspects to encourage the younger generation to remain curious and explore. Farther into the future, the satellite is planned to also customize filming missions for Bilibili users, using the satellite to take orbital photos of the Earth.[5][6]
Specifications
The satellite was equipped with two high-performance payload cameras, intended to obtain color video images with resolution better than 1.2 m (3.9 ft) covering an area of 14.4 km × 6 km (8.9 mi × 3.7 mi).[7]
