Chinese Satellite Tracks Large Vessel, Hinting at Global Reconnaissance Capability

The Towa Maru, a vessel measuring approximately 340 meters (1,115 feet) in length and 60 meters (197 feet) in width, rivals an aircraft carrier in size.

A Chinese satellite, positioned 35,800 kilometers (22,245 miles) overhead, has successfully locked its gaze upon this vessel.

This technological achievement suggests that China could potentially achieve global, 24/7, all-weather reconnaissance coverage of high-value targets, such as US naval fleets, using as few as three satellites.

To achieve a comparable level of surveillance capability, other countries might need to deploy hundreds, if not thousands, of satellites.