Main characteristics of microsatellite

Microsatellite is a new generation of satellites with clear purpose. It is characterized by high new technology content, short development cycle (about one year) and low development cost (tens of millions of RMB), and can be further networked to form a "virtual satellite" with distributed constellations. Compared with large satellites in the past, microsatellites have many advantages. For example, microsatellites are light in weight and small in size, coupled with mass production, and the production cost is low; It can be launched with a small rocket or as an auxiliary load of a large rocket, with low launch cost; It can be launched from fighter planes (such as F-22 or F- 15) or even balloons, and can also be launched from ground (water) guns, which can meet the needs of rapid response.