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Chinese ISR satellite fleet

National ISR satellite inventoryIn servicePending verification

Also known as: PLA ISR satellites

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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeNational ISR satellite inventory
Alternative designationsPLA ISR satellites
ProliferationOrigin country only
Satellites510510+ ISR-capable satellites (optical, multispectral, radar, RF)High[1]
Program statusChina had more than 1,301 satellites in orbit (November 2025) and 70 launches in 2025; at least 10 satellites conduct space situational awarenessMed[1]
Mission
MissionDetect and track U.S. carriers, expeditionary forces and air wings; supports long-range precision strikeMed[1]
Summary

Aggregate of PLA-accessible intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance satellites, per U.S. Space Force intelligence.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
China
Sources
  1. Space Threat Fact Sheet (current as of December 2025), U.S. Space Force, Headquarters Space Force Intelligence
    Published/updated 2025-12-01 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-11-08
Change log
  • 2026-11-08 Entry created from cited open sources