中国资源卫星应用中心 Information

China Centre for Resources Satellite Data and Application (CRESDA) was founded in October,1991. It is a scientific research and operational management institution under the supervision of National Development and Reform Commission and Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense. China Aerospace Science and Technology Cooperation (CASC) is responsible for the administrative management of CRESDA. The aims of CRESDA are: to provide assistance in the developments of Chinese space technologies; bring about economic benefits to China; provide high quality and effective services for the State Council and the relevant departments of government and local authorities; organize and coordinate land observation satellites ground system construction, including data receiving, processing, archiving, distribution, and application, etc. According to the actual demands and long-term objectives of national development of earth observation in China, CRESDA is building up a national-level data center for land observation satellites, which makes it possible to realize standardized data processing, highly efficient data archiving, speedy data distribution and high quality services.