China’s Shijian-31 satellite is sweeping GEO using a unique orbit
China's Shijian-31 satellite is utilizing a custom orbit to surveil and monitor the entire geostationary belt.
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The brief
China has deployed the Shijian-31 satellite to survey the geostationary orbit (GEO) belt. The satellite is operating from a unique and custom orbit to conduct these activities.
Coverage from SpaceNews, KeepTrack, Universe Space Tech, and Zamin.uz emphasizes that the satellite is sweeping and monitoring the entire GEO belt. Reports describe the orbit as revolutionary and unusual.
Future developments involve the continued surveillance of geostationary satellites as Shijian-31 maintains its custom orbital path.
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Quick answers
What is the purpose of the Shijian-31 satellite?
The satellite is designed to monitor and survey the entire geostationary belt.
What is unique about Shijian-31's operation?
It is utilizing a custom, unusual orbit to perform its surveillance of GEO satellites.
Which outlets are reporting on this activity?
Reports have been published by SpaceNews, KeepTrack, Universe Space Tech, and Zamin.uz.
Coverage (5)
- China's Shijian-31 Surveys Entire GEO Belt From Custom Orbit, Space Brief 23 Jul 2026 KeepTrack · 1d ago
- China creates a revolutionary orbit in space: Shijian-31 monitors the entire geostationary belt Zamin.uz · 1d ago
- China increases surveillance of geostationary satellites from an unusual orbit Universe Space Tech · 1d ago
- China's Shijian-31 Surveils GEO Belt From Custom Orbit, Space Brief 24 Jul 2026 KeepTrack · 1d ago
- China’s Shijian-31 satellite is sweeping GEO using a unique orbit SpaceNews · 1d ago
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