Xi’an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics (XIOPM)
中国科学院西安光学精密机械研究所 · Research institute · Chinese Academy of Sciences
XIOPM reports that SY-22B was its first satellite programme as overall implementation lead. The institute describes a payload-led development arrangement in which the satellite platform was procured to meet payload requirements. Its spectral imaging team separately reports developing the GF-14 hyperspectral camera and HJ-2 hyperspectral payloads. These statements document development responsibilities; they do not identify the operator, control station or an undisclosed military mission.
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- XIOPM reports its first satellite programme as overall implementation lead — 2023-01-18
- XIOPM spectral imaging laboratory describes payload development roles — 2024-03-22
Documented satellite roles
SY 22B: Overall satellite implementation lead, according to the institute’s January 2023 mission report. Source (2023-01-18)