# The TEE-01B satellite, built and launched by Chinese company Earth Eye, was acquired by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Aerospace Force.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-15 · The Japan Times *

## Key points

- Iran acquired the Chinese-built TEE-01B spy satellite in late 2024.
- The satellite was obtained by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Aerospace Force after launch from China.
- Iran used TEE-01B to monitor U.S. military sites and target them in recent Middle East conflict.
- Leaked documents confirm surveillance images were taken before and after Iranian drone and missile strikes.

**Countries:** Iran, China, United States

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