Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics CAS Aerospace Science and Technology Group Co.,LTD showcased its achievements at WGDC2026, winning the "Innovation Award" for Innovation of the Year.

On May 20th, the WGDC2026 World Geospatial & Spatial Intelligence Expo officially opened in Beijing, where the "Innovation Awards 2026 Annual Innovation Ranking" was unveiled. Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics CAS Aerospace Science and Technology Group Co.,LTD won a Top 30 Innovation Award for its innovative achievements in quantitative hyperspectral intelligent computing constellation, becoming a benchmark enterprise in the integration of hyperspectral remote sensing and space computing power in the commercial aerospace field.

Figure 1. Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics CAS Aerospace Science and Technology Group Co.,LTD wins WGDC ​​Annual Innovation Award

Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics CAS Aerospace Science and Technology Group Co.,LTD has been deeply involved in hyperspectral satellite and remote sensing data services, and has precisely laid out a full-chain business segment including satellite development, constellation operation, payload customization, and data application. It has independently developed and built a quantitative hyperspectral intelligent computing constellation, which has become the core benchmark achievement that won the WGDC ​​Annual Innovation Award. It also marks the official entry of the commercial aerospace remote sensing field into a new stage of "sky-based data and sky-based computing".

Figure 2. Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics CAS Aerospace Science and Technology Group Co.,LTD wins WGDC ​​Annual Innovation Award

The quantitative hyperspectral intelligent computing constellation innovatively integrates hyperspectral precision sensing with on-board intelligent computing power, subverting the traditional remote sensing operation mode of "sensing from the sky and computing from the ground". It realizes an integrated closed loop of space data acquisition, processing and decision-making, solving industry pain points such as high data transmission cost, slow processing time and insufficient accuracy of traditional remote sensing, and comprehensively improving the efficiency and practicality of aerospace information services.

With its solid scientific research capabilities and outstanding innovative achievements, CAS Xi'an Optoelectronics & Aerospace has built a differentiated core competitiveness, continuously promoting the industrialization and application of hyperspectral technology, and empowering [various sectors/industries].Commercial SpaceflightInnovation and upgrading of the spatiotemporal intelligence industry.

This time asWGDC2026As a key exhibitor, Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics CAS Aerospace Science and Technology Group Co.,LTD made a significant appearance at the exhibition, showcasing its innovative achievements across the entire industry chain and diversified industry solutions. The booth was bustling with activity and a lively atmosphere of exchange. Numerous industry experts, upstream and downstream partners, and practitioners visited the booth for consultation and in-depth discussions with the marketing team on core topics such as the development trends of the commercial aerospace industry, innovation in aerospace intelligent technology, and the application of these technologies in various industry scenarios. The exchange of industry experience, sharing of cutting-edge concepts, and exploration of cooperation opportunities fully demonstrated Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics CAS Aerospace Science and Technology Group Co.,LTD's high profile and core influence within the industry.

Figure 3. WGDC2026 exhibition site

For a long time, Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics CAS Aerospace Science and Technology Group Co.,LTD has been based on the origin of technological innovation, guided by market demand, continuously iterating its technology and products, and constantly expanding the application boundaries of aerospace information technology. It provides solid aerospace data and technical support for the digital and intelligent transformation of various industries, and has established a good brand reputation and industry benchmark image in the commercial aerospace field. 

The "Innovation Awards Annual Innovation Ranking" is compiled by a well-known technology media and industry think tank platform.Taibo.comInitiated by the WGDC ​​organizing committee, this list has become a highly influential, authoritative, and professional award selection event in the technology and industry sectors after thirteen years of continuous development and refinement.

This year's annual innovation ranking will include awards such as the Top 30 Annual Innovation Award and the Top 30 Annual Product Award, recognizing benchmark enterprises and products that have made groundbreaking and innovative achievements in technology research and development, product innovation, and business models.