Chinese company promotes wider AI-powered satellites tech application for daily use

A Chinese satellite technology company is promoting broader application of its AI-powered satellites technology in daily scenarios, a tech advance that can potentially provide users with more precise information faster.

Conventional satellites convert information received from space into electrical signals and ground stations on Earth decode and process the signals, removing interference and errors.

AI-enabled satellites, on the other hand, put the computing power into space, and can process, synthesize, and compress an image, sending back data to Earth in real-time.

ADASPACE, a private satellite internet technology company in Chengdu, has been working to introduce artificial intelligence components into its products.

Among its clients are regional governments, multinational corporations, and it had provided services to even international sporting events such as the FISU World University Games, held in the city last year.

"Our satellites are mainly used for scenarios like monitoring forest fires and the urban heat island effect. Trough thermal imaging, which the public is familiar with, they can report abnormal heat sources on the ground," said Zhao Hongjie, executive vice president of the company, in an interview with the China Global Television Network (CGTN).

Zhao said that currently, his company is seeking cooperation with universities in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

"We have been working with universities in HKSAR in an effort to promote extensive satellite technology application in the region," he said.

Satellites can provide much wider coverage than ground-based monitoring systems alone.

Linked to a dedicated infrastructure construction network, satellites can support services such as weather monitoring, communication, geological disaster prevention, and building safety inspection.

With the support of the government, it is estimated that the number of commercial satellites in orbit in China could exceed 1,200 in the next five years.

Chinese company promotes wider AI-powered satellites tech application for daily use

Chinese company promotes wider AI-powered satellites tech application for daily use

Chinese company promotes wider AI-powered satellites tech application for daily use

Chinese company promotes wider AI-powered satellites tech application for daily use

Chinese company promotes wider AI-powered satellites tech application for daily use

Israeli troops expanded their operation in Rafah, the southernmost city in the Gaza Strip, on Tuesday with tanks advancing towards the city center amid heavy gunfire.

Following hours of intense air and artillery bombardment of Rafah on Monday night, the Israeli ground offensive has forced tens of thousands of residents to flee.

"Based on the most recent information available, the Israeli armed forces have begun advancing towards the so-called 'red zone' in Rafah, which refers to the eastern neighborhoods near the city center. Eyewitnesses stated that the Israeli tanks entered the neighborhoods and engaged in clashes with armed personnel. At present, it remains uncertain whether these developments indicate the beginning of a full-scale Israeli offensive on Rafah," said Zhao Bing, a reporter from China Media Group (CMG).

"Although Israeli officials, including Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, had previously used terms such as targeted 'precision' actions to describe the Israeli military operations in Rafah, there are evident signs that the Israeli offensive is expanding. On Monday, the Israeli military announced that it had been attacking Hamas and other targets in the eastern parts of Rafah, particularly the border areas near Egypt. However, reports from Palestinian media indicated that Israeli forces carried out airstrikes and artillery shelling on dozens of residential buildings in the eastern neighborhoods of Rafah, leading to dozens of casualties and injuries," he said.

As Israel presses ahead with its military attacks in Gaza, the Egyptian government is considering downgrading its diplomatic relations with Israel, according to local media.

"The Israeli military operation has caused disapproval and concern in Egypt, which has refused to coordinate with Israel on the entry of aid supplies through the Rafah crossing. Local media, citing Egyptian officials, reported that Egypt is even considering downgrading its diplomatic relations with Israel," said Zhao.

"Regarding the Rafah crossing on the Gaza side currently occupied by the Israeli military, Israeli media reported on Monday, citing multiple sources, that Israel last week, through the United States, requested the Palestinian government to send personnel to work at the Rafah crossing. However, the Palestinian side declined. It is reported that Israel, under international pressure, hopes to reopen the Rafah crossing with the assistance of Palestinian entities unrelated to Hamas. However, as far-right officials within the Israeli government strongly oppose cooperating with Palestine, the country specified that the Palestinian personnel could not participate as representatives of the Palestinian government but only under the guise of the 'Local Aid Coordination Committee.' This decision has caused strong dissatisfaction among the Palestinians," he said.

On Tuesday night, an Israel Defense Forces spokesman issued a new "evacuation order" for multiple areas west of Jabalia in northern Gaza, requiring local people to evacuate to the west of Gaza City.

Israeli forces expand operation in Rafah

Israeli forces expand operation in Rafah