China Centre for Resources Satellite Data and Application (hereinafter referred to as the "CRESDA") was founded on October 5th, 1991. It is a scientific research and operational management institution under the supervision of National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and China National Space Agency (CNSA). Meanwhile, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC) is responsible for the administrative management of CRESDA. Under the policy of developing China's land observation satellites, CRESDA has been dedicating to construct largescale ground systems for remote sensing satellites data acquiring, processing, archiving and distributing.
    With 20 years development, CRESDA has been constantly improving its capability in satellite ground system engineering construction, satellite operation management, satellite remote sensing data procession, application technical research and development, and so on. With the substantial support of related state agencies and under the leadership of CASC, CRESDA is advancing towards the aim at constructing the top-ranking international earth observation center.