Geovis Technology, an aerospace company based in the Hefei National High-tech Industry Development Zone, recently announced its "Star-Eye" Space Perception Constellation Plan. The project aims to launch 156 satellites to establish a responsive, global low-Earth orbit monitoring network, designed to enhance space security.

The growing threat of space debris in low-Earth orbit has become urgent. According to the European Space Agency's Annual Space Environment Report, debris counts continue to rise: over 50,000 objects larger than 10 cm, about 1.2 million between 1 cm and 10 cm, and roughly 140 million between 1 mm and 1 cm. Traveling at several kilometers per second, such debris can damage spacecraft surfaces or cause catastrophic failures. This reality underscores the critical importance of space situational awareness as a foundation for orbital safety.

While communication, navigation, and remote-sensing satellites serve ground-based needs, perception satellites monitor space itself. By identifying on-orbit objects, cataloging their trajectories, and assessing collision risks whether between satellites or with debris, these satellites provide operators with early warnings and avoidance strategies, effectively serving as satellites that protect satellites.

The constellation will be deployed in three phases. In Phase I, the company plans to launch two experimental satellites in early 2026, followed by 10 operational satellites in 2027 to establish a high-performance backbone network. In Phase II, it will deploy 144 enhanced satellites after 2028 to form a low-cost monitoring layer, achieving 30-minute data updates and enabling rapid cataloging of maneuvering or newly launched objects. In Phase III, the constellation will be introduced with multi-dimensional observation satellites equipped with electromagnetic, imaging, multi-spectral, and infrared capabilities, completing an integrated observation planning and analysis system.

As a leading aerospace enterprise in the Hefei National High-tech Industry Development Zone, Geovis Technology's initiative builds on its independently developed Space Insighter analysis platform and Space Cloud management system. These tools analyze orbital data, predict collision risks, and provide precise space traffic management services, effectively addressing growing orbital congestion and debris hazards.

Looking forward, the company will collaborate with industry partners to build an integrated space-ground monitoring network, contributing to a safer, more orderly orbital environment and supporting China's vision of becoming a leading aerospace nation.