The cooperation between Brazil and China (PRC) in the space tecbnology is the first program in a high technology area between developing countries. It attempts to develop space technology in both countries on a mutual benefit basis with each country being entirely responsible for its own share in the program. In this paper we present the main characteristics of the spacecrafts being developed with special emphasis on its unique multi-sensor payload capabilities. The spacecraft carries three different imaging sensors on-board which possibilitates some new features to this class of satellites. The technologies used in designing the sensors are presented and discussed as well as the performance characteristics of the images.
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