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According to the US-based China Aerospace Studies Institute (CASI), China carried out several cyber-attacks between 2007 to 2018, including computer attacks against Indian satellite communication in 2017.&nbsp;

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However, ISRO has maintained that none of the systems have been comprised while acknowledging the cyber attacks.

The report said China has several counter-space technologies to threaten space systems from geosynchronous orbit (GEO). India had earlier demonstrated anti-satellite missile technology capabilities in 2019 which allows the country to "kill" rogue or enemy satellites.

The report further said that China's People's Liberation Army(PLA) continues to develop technologies to "blind and deafen the enemy".&nbsp;

The report asserted that China has the capability to conduct cyberattacks at ground stations with the intention to corrupt or hijack systems to control satellites including spacecrafts.

The report comes at a time when India and China have been engaged in a standoff at the Line of Actual Control(LAC).&nbsp;

In fact, newswire ANI had earlier quoted defence sources saying that Indian security officials want four to six "dedicated satellites" to keep a close eye on Chinese activities along the LAC.&nbsp;

The Indian security officials reportedly want "high-resolution sensors and cameras", ANI reported. 
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According to the US-based China Aerospace Studies Institute (CASI), China carried out several cyber-attacks between 2007 to 2018, including computer attacks against Indian satellite communication in 2017.

According to the US-based China Aerospace Studies Institute (CASI), China carried out several cyber-attacks between 2007 to 2018, including computer attacks against Indian satellite communication in 2017. Watch: However, ISRO has maintained that none of the systems have been comprised while acknowledging the cyber attacks. The report said China has several counter-space technologies to threaten space systems from geosynchronous orbit (GEO). India had earlier demonstrated anti-satellite missile technology capabilities in 2019 which allows the country to "kill" rogue or enemy satellites. The report further said that China's People's Liberation Army(PLA) continues to develop technologies to "blind and deafen the enemy". The report asserted that China has the capability to conduct cyberattacks at ground stations with the intention to corrupt or hijack systems to control satellites including spacecrafts. The report comes at a time when India and China have been engaged in a standoff at the Line of Actual Control(LAC). In fact, newswire ANI had earlier quoted defence sources saying that Indian security officials want four to six "dedicated satellites" to keep a close eye on Chinese activities along the LAC. The Indian security officials reportedly want "high-resolution sensors and cameras", ANI reported.

China carried out multiple attacks against Indian satellites: US report

China said today that it has put chips for mobile devices that receive signals from the Beidou navigation system has been put in&nbsp;mass production.&nbsp;

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China had successfully launched the Beidou satellite two months ago which several experts view as a direct challenge to the US-owned Global Positioning System (GPS) including Russia's GLONASS and the European Union's Galileo.

Beidou known as "Big Dipper" in Mandarin had gone into operation in 2012 with its second-generation navigation satellite coving Asia-Pacific. The Beidou satellite has secure communication network of the Chinese military.

According to some experts, Beidou has better bandwidth and accuracy compared to the GPS system as it has allowed the Chinese scientists to work on the weaknesses of the GPS system since the Chinese satellite network came much later.

Beidou's network is already being accessed by at least 120 nations with several linked to China's ambitious Belt and Road initiative(BRI). Pakistan which is has a major stakeholder in the BRI project had signed the Beidou deal in 2013.

Last year, Beidou reportedly accounted for 70 per cent of mobile phones including Huawei with increasing civilian application in taxis and buses and metrological prediction.

China's BDStar Navigation Co has been tasked with making the chips that receive Beidou signals.

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China said today that it has put chips for mobile devices that receive signals from the Beidou navigation system has been put in mass production. Also Read: How China's Beidou geo-tracker satellite will take on US-owned GPS China had successfully launched the Beidou satellite two months ago which several experts view as a direct challenge to the US-owned Global Positioning System (GPS) including Russia's GLONASS and the European Union's Galileo.

China said today that it has put chips for mobile devices that receive signals from the Beidou navigation system has been put in mass production. Also Read: How China's Beidou geo-tracker satellite will take on US-owned GPS China had successfully launched the Beidou satellite two months ago which several experts view as a direct challenge to the US-owned Global Positioning System (GPS) including Russia's GLONASS and the European Union's Galileo. Beidou known as "Big Dipper" in Mandarin had gone into operation in 2012 with its second-generation navigation satellite coving Asia-Pacific. The Beidou satellite has secure communication network of the Chinese military. According to some experts, Beidou has better bandwidth and accuracy compared to the GPS system as it has allowed the Chinese scientists to work on the weaknesses of the GPS system since the Chinese satellite network came much later. Beidou's network is already being accessed by at least 120 nations with several linked to China's ambitious Belt and Road initiative(BRI). Pakistan which is has a major stakeholder in the BRI project had signed the Beidou deal in 2013. Last year, Beidou reportedly accounted for 70 per cent of mobile phones including Huawei with increasing civilian application in taxis and buses and metrological prediction. China's BDStar Navigation Co has been tasked with making the chips that receive Beidou signals.

Chips for devices using Beidou navigation system put in mass production in China

China on Tuesday launched the final satellite in its homegrown geolocation system designed to rival the US GPS network, marking a major step in its race for market share in the lucrative sector.

Footage from state broadcaster CCTV of the launch in southwestern Sichuan province showed the rocket blast off against a backdrop of lush mountains as a small group of onlookers filmed on their phones.

The launch of the Beidou-3GEO3 satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center was originally scheduled for last Tuesday but was delayed over unspecified "technical issues," China's space agency said.

Completing the satellite network makes China a key player in the billion-dollar geolocation services market, observers said.

Beidou -- named after the Chinese term for the plough or "Big Dipper" constellation –- is intended to rival the US's Global Positioning System (GPS), Russia's GLONASS and the European Union's Galileo.

"I think the Beidou-3 system being operational is a big event," Jonathan McDowell, an astronomer at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, told AFP.

"This is a big investment from China and makes China independent of US and European systems."

China started building its global navigation system in the early 1990s to help cars, fishing boats and military tankers navigate using mapping data from the country's own satellites.

Now the service can be used on millions of mobile phones to find nearby restaurants, petrol stations or cinemas, to guide taxis and missiles and fly unmanned drones.

The coverage provided by Beidou, which has been in commercial use since 2012, was first limited to the Asia-Pacific region, but worldwide service has been available since 2018.

The system works on a network of about 30 satellites.

Around 120 countries including Pakistan and Thailand are using Beidou's services for port traffic monitoring, to guide rescue operations during disasters and other services, according to Chinese state media.

Beijing is counting on its trillion-dollar Belt and Road global infrastructure project to convince other participating countries to use its technology as it attempts to grab market share from GPS -- although some experts have cast doubt on its ability to do so.

McDowell told AFP he did not think Beidou would be able to "supplant GPS in the next 10 or even 20 years". 
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China on Tuesday launched the final satellite in its homegrown geolocation system designed to rival the US GPS network, marking a major step in its race for market share in the lucrative sector.

China on Tuesday launched the final satellite in its homegrown geolocation system designed to rival the US GPS network, marking a major step in its race for market share in the lucrative sector. Footage from state broadcaster CCTV of the launch in southwestern Sichuan province showed the rocket blast off against a backdrop of lush mountains as a small group of onlookers filmed on their phones. The launch of the Beidou-3GEO3 satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center was originally scheduled for last Tuesday but was delayed over unspecified "technical issues," China's space agency said. Completing the satellite network makes China a key player in the billion-dollar geolocation services market, observers said. Beidou -- named after the Chinese term for the plough or "Big Dipper" constellation –- is intended to rival the US's Global Positioning System (GPS), Russia's GLONASS and the European Union's Galileo. "I think the Beidou-3 system being operational is a big event," Jonathan McDowell, an astronomer at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, told AFP. "This is a big investment from China and makes China independent of US and European systems." China started building its global navigation system in the early 1990s to help cars, fishing boats and military tankers navigate using mapping data from the country's own satellites. Now the service can be used on millions of mobile phones to find nearby restaurants, petrol stations or cinemas, to guide taxis and missiles and fly unmanned drones. The coverage provided by Beidou, which has been in commercial use since 2012, was first limited to the Asia-Pacific region, but worldwide service has been available since 2018. The system works on a network of about 30 satellites. Around 120 countries including Pakistan and Thailand are using Beidou's services for port traffic monitoring, to guide rescue operations during disasters and other services, according to Chinese state media. Beijing is counting on its trillion-dollar Belt and Road global infrastructure project to convince other participating countries to use its technology as it attempts to grab market share from GPS -- although some experts have cast doubt on its ability to do so. McDowell told AFP he did not think Beidou would be able to "supplant GPS in the next 10 or even 20 years".

China launches Beidou satellite to track geolocation

China expressed hope that all countries will <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-intention-of-entering-into-arms-race-in-outer-space-india-after-asat-test-206023">uphold peace and tranquillity</a> in the outer space after &nbsp;India's ASAT(anti-satellite missile) test.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday had announced that India successfully t<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/every-nation-has-responsibility-avoid-actions-which-lead-to-militarization-of-space-pak-on-indias-asat-test-206036">est-fired an anti-satellite missile </a>by shooting down a live satellite, describing it as a rare achievement that puts the country in an exclusive club of space superpowers.

The test makes India the fourth country in the world after the US, Russia and China to acquire the strategic capability to shoot down enemy satellites.

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The Chinese foreign ministry, in a written statement on India successfully test-firing an anti-satellite missile, said: "We have noticed reports and hope that each country will uphold peace and tranquillity in outer space".

China had conducted a similar test in January 2007 when its anti-satellite missile destroyed a defunct weather satellite.

Prime Minister Modi said in New Delhi that the action was not directed against any country and the satellite was a pre-determined target orbiting at an altitude of 300 km.

He said India did not breach any international laws or treaties by testing the anti-satellite missile.

Mission Shakti, which was led by the Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO), was aimed at strengthening India's overall security, PM Modi said.

In New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement that India has no intention of entering into an arms race in outer space.

"We have always maintained that space must be used only for peaceful purposes. We are against the weaponisation of outer&nbsp;space and support international efforts to reinforce the safety and security of space-based assets," the MEA said.

China expressed hope that all countries will uphold peace and tranquillity in the outer space after India's ASAT(anti-satellite missile) test. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday had announced that India successfully test-fired an anti-satellite missile by shooting down a live satellite, describing it as a rare achievement that puts the country in an exclusive club of space superpowers.

China expressed hope that all countries will uphold peace and tranquillity in the outer space after India's ASAT(anti-satellite missile) test. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday had announced that India successfully test-fired an anti-satellite missile by shooting down a live satellite, describing it as a rare achievement that puts the country in an exclusive club of space superpowers. The test makes India the fourth country in the world after the US, Russia and China to acquire the strategic capability to shoot down enemy satellites. The Chinese foreign ministry, in a written statement on India successfully test-firing an anti-satellite missile, said: "We have noticed reports and hope that each country will uphold peace and tranquillity in outer space". China had conducted a similar test in January 2007 when its anti-satellite missile destroyed a defunct weather satellite. Prime Minister Modi said in New Delhi that the action was not directed against any country and the satellite was a pre-determined target orbiting at an altitude of 300 km. He said India did not breach any international laws or treaties by testing the anti-satellite missile. Mission Shakti, which was led by the Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO), was aimed at strengthening India's overall security, PM Modi said. In New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement that India has no intention of entering into an arms race in outer space. "We have always maintained that space must be used only for peaceful purposes. We are against the weaponisation of outer space and support international efforts to reinforce the safety and security of space-based assets," the MEA said.

All countries should uphold peace & tranquility in outer space: China after India's ASAT test

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China on Thursday sent a new marine satellite into orbit.

A Long March-4B rocket sent the HY-2B satellite into orbit at 06:57 from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi province.

The HY-2B is a remote sensing satellite. It will capture real-time marine data together with the HY-2A satellite launched seven years ago.

The new satellite will also form a network with the subsequent HY-2C and HY-2D for marine environment monitoring.

"The three satellites run in orbit at the same time but on different courses. Therefore, we can timely get marine information and give a 24-hour accurate forecast of a region and monitor its dynamics," said Ma Shijun, consultant of the HY-2 satellite project.

The HY-2B satellite can precisely observe dynamic factors of ocean such as sea level, wind and temperature, so mariners can get more accurate travel information.

The satellite can also automatically recognize global ships and collect relevant information.

"By monitoring ships in the oceans, we can know how many ships are on the sea, where are the most crowded places across the oceans. We can know ship distribution at ports and on shipping routes. It is very helpful to navigation," said Ma.

China on Thursday sent a new marine satellite into orbit. A Long March-4B rocket sent the HY-2B satellite into orbit at 06:57 from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi province.

China on Thursday sent a new marine satellite into orbit. A Long March-4B rocket sent the HY-2B satellite into orbit at 06:57 from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi province. The HY-2B is a remote sensing satellite. It will capture real-time marine data together with the HY-2A satellite launched seven years ago. The new satellite will also form a network with the subsequent HY-2C and HY-2D for marine environment monitoring. "The three satellites run in orbit at the same time but on different courses. Therefore, we can timely get marine information and give a 24-hour accurate forecast of a region and monitor its dynamics," said Ma Shijun, consultant of the HY-2 satellite project. The HY-2B satellite can precisely observe dynamic factors of ocean such as sea level, wind and temperature, so mariners can get more accurate travel information. The satellite can also automatically recognize global ships and collect relevant information. "By monitoring ships in the oceans, we can know how many ships are on the sea, where are the most crowded places across the oceans. We can know ship distribution at ports and on shipping routes. It is very helpful to navigation," said Ma.

Watch: China launches satellite to track marine data in real-time

China on Wednesday launched a hyperspectral imaging satellite, Gaofen-5, as part of the country's high-resolution Earth observation project.

Gaofen-5 was launched by Long March 4C rocket at 02:28, Beijing Time, from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern Shanxi Province.

The satellite, developed and produced by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, has a designed service life of 8 years and will be used to monitoring the environment and carry out resources surveys.

Gaofen-5 is the first China-made satellite capable of monitoring air pollution. It dynamically reflects the state of air pollution in China through the monitoring of air pollutants, greenhouse gases and aerosols.

The satellite, which can also detect inland water bodies, land surface ecology and environment and rocks and minerals and provide high-quality, highly reliable spectrum data for the country's ecological and environment, natural resources and meteorological departments.

Gaofen-5 is capable of obtaining spectral information from ultraviolet to long-wave infrared radiation. It is the world's first full-spectrum hyperspectral satellite for comprehensive observation of the atmosphere and land.

Gaofen-5 has the highest spectral resolution among China's remote sensing satellites. It is equipped with six advanced observation payloads, such as shortwave infrared hyperspectral camera and a greenhouse gas detector.

It can investigate material composition through hyperspectral imaging technology.

Hyperspectral imaging enables the satellite to identify different objects by scanning and detecting the unique spectral signatures of materials and objects on Earth, according to Wang Qiao, director of the Satellite Environment Center of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment.

"For example, the previous satellites without hyperspectral imaging technology couldn't tell the difference between water plants and algae. They were identified as the same type of objects, unable to differentiate their spectral signatures or geometric features. But with hyperspectral imaging, it is possible to tell water plants from algae in lakes and reservoirs. In terms of air pollutants, we are able to monitor sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, particles, greenhouse gases and ozone that people are concerned about," said Wang.

The satellite will help reduce China's dependence on foreign hyperspectral satellite data.

Gaofen-5 is one of the satellites of the high-resolution project. At present, the project has realized round-the-clock and all-weather high definition Earth observation.

"The execution plan for the Gaofen project demands the establishment of an all-weather and round-the-clock Earth observation system, featuring space-time coordination and high definition. We have so far basically established a 'high-definition data' sensing data system," said Tong Xudong, chief designer of the Gaofen series.

China will launch Gaofen-6 later this year to form a constellation with other Gaofen satellites in orbit.

The satellite can also detect inland water bodies, land surface ecology and environment and rocks and minerals

China on Wednesday launched a hyperspectral imaging satellite, Gaofen-5, as part of the country's high-resolution Earth observation project. Gaofen-5 was launched by Long March 4C rocket at 02:28, Beijing Time, from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern Shanxi Province. The satellite, developed and produced by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, has a designed service life of 8 years and will be used to monitoring the environment and carry out resources surveys. Gaofen-5 is the first China-made satellite capable of monitoring air pollution. It dynamically reflects the state of air pollution in China through the monitoring of air pollutants, greenhouse gases and aerosols. The satellite, which can also detect inland water bodies, land surface ecology and environment and rocks and minerals and provide high-quality, highly reliable spectrum data for the country's ecological and environment, natural resources and meteorological departments. Gaofen-5 is capable of obtaining spectral information from ultraviolet to long-wave infrared radiation. It is the world's first full-spectrum hyperspectral satellite for comprehensive observation of the atmosphere and land. Gaofen-5 has the highest spectral resolution among China's remote sensing satellites. It is equipped with six advanced observation payloads, such as shortwave infrared hyperspectral camera and a greenhouse gas detector. It can investigate material composition through hyperspectral imaging technology. Hyperspectral imaging enables the satellite to identify different objects by scanning and detecting the unique spectral signatures of materials and objects on Earth, according to Wang Qiao, director of the Satellite Environment Center of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. "For example, the previous satellites without hyperspectral imaging technology couldn't tell the difference between water plants and algae. They were identified as the same type of objects, unable to differentiate their spectral signatures or geometric features. But with hyperspectral imaging, it is possible to tell water plants from algae in lakes and reservoirs. In terms of air pollutants, we are able to monitor sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, particles, greenhouse gases and ozone that people are concerned about," said Wang. The satellite will help reduce China's dependence on foreign hyperspectral satellite data. Gaofen-5 is one of the satellites of the high-resolution project. At present, the project has realized round-the-clock and all-weather high definition Earth observation. "The execution plan for the Gaofen project demands the establishment of an all-weather and round-the-clock Earth observation system, featuring space-time coordination and high definition. We have so far basically established a 'high-definition data' sensing data system," said Tong Xudong, chief designer of the Gaofen series. China will launch Gaofen-6 later this year to form a constellation with other Gaofen satellites in orbit.

Watch: China launches Gaofen-5 satellite to monitor air pollution

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/eye-on-obor-after-beidou-satellite-launch-china-aims-to-build-own-global-positioning-system-23603">Just days launching two BeiDou communication satellites</a>, China today launched a meteorological satellite, Fengyun-3D on Wednesday.

The Fengyun-3D satellite was launched from&nbsp;Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern China&#39;s Shanxi Province.

In a major technological breakthrough, the Fengyun-3D will provide global three dimensional all-weather and multi-spectral remote sensing images which will help China&nbsp;set to improve metrological data collection.

Two weeks ago, China had launched two BeiDou satellites officially called &nbsp;BeiDou Navigation Satellite system(BDS) into space in a bid to win the space war dominated by Russia and US.

The BeiDou satellites named after Chinese term for the plough or the Big Dipper constellation was started in 1994. China hopes the BeiDou satellite will prove to be a game-changer by expanding its footprints to countries along the One Belt, One Road(OBOR) route.&nbsp;

The Fengyun-3D launched at 2:35 am (Beijing Time) is part of a network of Fengyun-3C satellite launched into space in 2013 which aims to study atmospheric sounding and monitor greenhouse gases. A Long March-4C rocket carried the satellite into space.

The &nbsp;Fengyun-3D has been developed by Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology under China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

Fengyun-3D will provide global three dimensional all-weather and multi-spectral remote sensing images

Just days launching two BeiDou communication satellites, China today launched a meteorological satellite, Fengyun-3D on Wednesday. The Fengyun-3D satellite was launched from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern China's Shanxi Province. In a major technological breakthrough, the Fengyun-3D will provide global three dimensional all-weather and multi-spectral remote sensing images which will help China set to improve metrological data collection. Two weeks ago, China had launched two BeiDou satellites officially called BeiDou Navigation Satellite system(BDS) into space in a bid to win the space war dominated by Russia and US. The BeiDou satellites named after Chinese term for the plough or the Big Dipper constellation was started in 1994. China hopes the BeiDou satellite will prove to be a game-changer by expanding its footprints to countries along the One Belt, One Road(OBOR) route. The Fengyun-3D launched at 2:35 am (Beijing Time) is part of a network of Fengyun-3C satellite launched into space in 2013 which aims to study atmospheric sounding and monitor greenhouse gases. A Long March-4C rocket carried the satellite into space. The Fengyun-3D has been developed by Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology under China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

After BeiDou, China launches Fengyun-3D meteorological satellite

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