On May 13th, Xiopm SPACE held a departure ceremony for Xiguang-2 01 satellite (Caiyun Hyperspectral 01 satellite) in the Airport New City of Xixian New Area, Shaanxi Province. This quantitative hyperspectral intelligent computing satellite, independently developed by Xiopm SPACE, has officially launched and is planned to be launched at an appropriate time in mid-2026.

It is reported that Xiguang-2 01 star (Caiyun Hyperspectral 01 star) is the first star of Xiopm SPACE's "Quantitative Hyperspectral Intelligent Computing Constellation", as well as the first star jointly built by Xiopm SPACE and Zhijiang Laboratory for the "Three Body Computing Constellation". It is also the first satellite of Xiopm SPACE's "Commercial Space Fusion of Geology and Mineral Resources" cooperation with Yunnan Geology and Mineral Resources.

Qin Jing, Chairman of Xiopm SPACE, introduced at the expedition ceremony that Xiguang-2 01 satellite (Caiyun Hyperspectral 01 satellite) is equipped with hyperspectral optical payload, panchromatic optical payload, and in orbit intelligent processing payload, positioned as "artificial intelligence+commercial aerospace+quantitative remote sensing", breaking through the bottleneck of traditional remote sensing "sky sensing and earth computing", and achieving three major technological breakthroughs.

Firstly, Xiguang-2 01 satellite (Caiyun Hyperspectral 01 satellite) is equipped with advanced hyperspectral and panchromatic optical payloads, possessing hyperspectral resolution, fine spatial resolution, and multi-source data fusion capabilities. It can accurately capture the "spectral fingerprint" of surface materials, directly identify key information such as mineral composition, vegetation growth, and water pollution, and achieve "one glance to distinguish materials, one map to understand the whole picture", allowing remote sensing to directly analyze materials from imaging.

Secondly, the Xiguang-2 01 satellite (Caiyun Hyperspectral 01 satellite) is equipped with an intelligent processing payload in orbit, breaking through traditional bottlenecks and achieving "data acquisition, processing, and decision-making in the sky". The timeliness has been greatly improved, the transmission pressure has been significantly reduced, and space-based information has transformed from a "last mover" to a "vanguard".

In addition, Xiguang-2 01 star (Caiyun Hyperspectral 01 star) operates in a 535 kilometer sun synchronous orbit with a 4-day revisit period, covering latitude 80 ° N to 80 ° S, and can conduct high-frequency and regular monitoring of key areas. Mineral exploration, ecological protection, and urban governance - the dynamic demands of the entire region can be met with ease by one satellite.

Qin Jing said, "Xiguang-2 01 satellite (Caiyun Hyperspectral 01 satellite) is not only a leap forward in single satellite intelligence, but also opens up a new journey for commercial aerospace constellation intelligence, in orbit intelligent computing, and market-oriented space computing services, setting a new benchmark for the hyperspectral remote sensing industry. We will take this as a starting point, steadily promote the establishment of a quantitative hyperspectral intelligent computing constellation network, build a fully independent aerospace intelligent computing system that integrates' sensing, days, calculations, and applications', and promote Shaanxi to become a national innovation highland for hyperspectral remote sensing and space computing industriesEditor/Cheng Liting