Pictures mark first time Chinese operator has made public such dynamic space-based imagery in move analysts call strategic tit-for-tat
In a notable display of reconnaissance capabilities, a Chinese satellite has observed an American satellite that was itself monitoring China’s space station and high-value satellite, a move analysts described as a strategic tit-for-tat in an increasingly contested space domain.
China’s Jilin-1 satellite constellation, operated by Chang Guang Satellite Technology, seized a favourable orbital window on September 8 to capture four images of the WorldView Legion satellite from distances ranging between 40 and 50km (31 miles).
Published last Saturday on the company’s official social media account, the pictures marked the first time Chang Guang had made public such dynamic space-based imagery.
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