China has successfully launched a new remote sensing satellite, believed to be part of the Beijing-3 constellation, according to state media reports.

The satellite is designed for high-resolution optical imaging, bolstering China’s growing capabilities in both commercial aerospace and national governance. Remote sensing technology provides critical support for urban planning, disaster response, environmental monitoring, and defense applications.

The launch underscores Beijing’s continued investment in advanced space technologies, as it seeks to expand its global presence in the commercial satellite sector while strengthening its domestic surveillance and governance tools.

China has steadily built one of the world’s largest satellite networks, with the Beijing-3 constellation playing a key role in its next-generation imaging and data services.