US satellite firm 3D-maps one of China’s most strategic naval bases

US satellite firm Vantor (formerly Maxar Technologies) has demonstrated advanced AI-enabled 3D imaging capabilities by producing a high-resolution, three-dimensional blueprint of China’s strategically critical Yulin Naval Base on Hainan Island. Using a single satellite pass, Vantor generated images with 50 cm resolution and sub-4-meter spatial accuracy, processing the data into a finished 3D terrain model within 10 hours. This rapid and precise imaging surpasses traditional satellite imagery, offering enhanced visibility and strategic military intelligence. Vantor’s AI-powered spatial intelligence platform, Tensorglobe, enables clients to create digital twins of sites for applications in military strategy, disaster response, and urban development. The platform provides real-time, continuously updated 3D imagery, serving as a trusted operational terrain reference for command systems and autonomous platforms. The company’s rebranding from Maxar to Vantor reflects its evolution from a satellite imagery provider to a comprehensive spatial intelligence firm, emphasizing its commitment to delivering timely