| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Stellerus Technology (Hong Kong-based startup) |
| Project | Feilian Constellation (world's first satellite constellation for 3D wind data capture) |
| Named After | Feilian, the ancient Chinese god of wind |
| Objective | Capture 3D wind data (speed, direction, vertical movement) globally |
| Applications | Renewable energy, aviation safety, disaster management, insurance modeling |
| Current Data Gap | Limited by weather balloons, commercial aircraft data, and ineffective cloud tracking |
| Planned Deployment | Six satellites producing hourly, kilometer-scale 3D wind maps worldwide |
| Launch Timeline | First two satellites within 18 months; full constellation soon after |
| Leadership | Professor Hui Su (Co-founder, Chairwoman; ex-NASA JPL, 17 years) |
| Accolades | Two-time NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal; 2024 Banner I. Miller Award |
| Cost Efficiency | 97% cost reduction: $100M (US) vs. 20M yuan (~$2.8M in China) |
| Funding | Raised tens of millions of dollars; plans for global partnerships and scaling |
| Strategic Partner | Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co. (Chinese leader in remote-sensing satellites) |
| Technological Milestone | Reduced satellite weight by 80% while improving resolution |
| Notable Collaboration | HKUST and Chang Guang jointly launched HKUST-FYBB#1 (Hong Kong's first environmental satellite) |
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