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Aerospace Power Information Technology LaboratoryAerospace Power Information Technology Laboratory
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INTERACTIVE PLATFORMAerospace power simulator(opens in a new window)

AEROSPACE × POWER × INTELLIGENCE

From distant orbitsto everyday power

Bringing satellite internet and modern power systems together,
turning aerospace information into reliable power on Earth.

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LaboratoryExplore belowFROM ORBIT TO GRID

01 / LATEST UPDATES

Discovery in progress.

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22 Sept 2026Research projects

Successful field demonstration in Guangxi

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API / INSIGHTSConnecting science
with the futureRESEARCH IN PROGRESS
21 Sept 2026Academic research

The laboratory presents at the 2026 National Power Systems Academic Conference

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21 Sept 2026Academic research

Laboratory paper on satellite-enabled modern power systems published in Automation of Electric Power Systems

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02 / ABOUT USAcross space. Connecting energy.

Across sky and Earth,
connecting every source of energy.

We work toward the deep integration of satellite internet and modern power systems. Information available across space and time can support system-wide observability, cross-domain control, disaster scenario analysis and stronger resilience. We welcome academic exchange and project collaboration with colleagues worldwide.

The Aerospace Power Information Technology Laboratory (API) explores the potential of low Earth orbit satellite internet for integrated communication, navigation and remote sensing. We develop satellite-enabled applications for two complementary power-system settings—wide-area operations and emergencies—and seek to advance the international application of China’s power technologies.

The name API captures our research ambition: Apply Power Information to solve practical problems and advance Artificial Power Intelligence. We also hope our research can serve as an Application Programming Interface, connecting frontier aerospace information technologies with the diverse needs of modern power systems.

Research fieldsRESEARCH FRAMEWORK
1+2N

Core theory · Ubiquitous access · Disaster response

Research outputsRESEARCH OUTPUTS
59

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OUR PEOPLEOUR PEOPLE
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Faculty4 Collaborators3

03 / PRODUCTS & SERVICES

From constellations
to field applications.

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Validated in digital space. Applied in the field.
Three paths connecting simulation, application services and terminal equipment.

01simulation

Aerospace Power Information Simulator

Explore constellation design, coverage and communication links in an interactive 3D environment.

  • Constellations & coverage
  • Communication link routing
  • 3D network visualisation
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API APPLICATIONS / 0.12.0
Satellite simulation preview — globe view: satellite coverage and communication links
Live platform interfaceConstellation design / Coverage analysis / Link routing

03terminals

Direct-to-Satellite Smart Terminals

A satellite connection for field operations, extending space-based links to equipment on the ground.

  • Direct-to-satellite
  • Field connectivity
  • Terminal development

Equipment details are being prepared. Research updates will follow.

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Lightweight direct-to-LEO satellite module shown in the laboratory’s published news
Satellite communication module · Photo from laboratory newsFROM SPACE TO THE FIELD

04 / SELECTED RESEARCH

Taking ideas
into the real world.

From fundamental theory to enabling technologies,
documenting each step of discovery.

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