Share Satellite Resources · Light Up Open Science
A public science initiative for global research, education, and industry partners — opening satellite resources, observation data, and technical capabilities to lower the barrier to space science.
Aurora Program lowers the barrier to space science by opening on-orbit platforms, observation data, and technical capabilities.
Open satellite platforms, observation data, and technical capabilities.
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Three entry points for scientific and educational collaboration.
1:1 scale desktop satellite model for principle verification, algorithm rehearsal, and teaching.
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Standardized on-orbit scientific experiment platform for small payloads and technology validation.
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Customized professional space science platform for major research projects and long-term observation.
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Free meter-level and above optical/multispectral imagery for global non-profit research teams supporting geoscience, ecology, agriculture, disaster monitoring, urban governance, and climate change research.
End-to-end capacity building for government, research institutes, commercial space, and industry users — covering optical, SAR, LiDAR, AI interpretation, and full mission-lifecycle engineering practice.
Six-step closed-loop process from application to advanced incubation.
Download the official template and send completed materials.
Technical committee reviews feasibility and scientific value.
Assign project manager and match satellite resources.
Carry out experiments with full technical support.
Deliver data, reports, or training certifications.
Outstanding projects gain follow-up on-orbit verification opportunities.
Download the official forms and reference documents before submitting your application.
The official application form. Complete it and submit to the designated email address.
Eligibility, evaluation criteria, data policy and the full application workflow explained.
Four partnership modes to build the open space-science ecosystem together.
Universities, research institutes and key laboratories — joint research programmes, on-orbit experiments and data application studies, sharing satellite resources and technical capabilities.
Satellite hardware manufacturers, payload developers, data service providers and algorithm companies — joint technology development, co-built platforms and a stronger service ecosystem.
Universities, vocational colleges and STEM education institutions — co-developed aerospace curricula, shared training bases and talent development.
Industry regulators, industrial bodies and enterprises — joint deployment of satellite technology across sectors, empowering industry with space technology.
Complete the form below. The technical committee reviews applications and responds within 5–7 working days.
Submit your organization information and application requirements to become a partner.