Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics
| Company type | Government-operated research institute |
|---|---|
| Industry | Research, Optics, Physics, Engineering |
| Predecessor | Institute of Instrumentation; Changchun Institute of Physics |
| Founded | 1952 |
| Founder | Wang Daheng (founding leader) |
| Headquarters | Changchun , China |
Key people | Xu Xurong (former director of Changchun Institute of Physics) |
| Products | Precision optical components, Bilibili Video Satellite |
| Owner | Chinese Academy of Sciences |
| Parent | Chinese Academy of Sciences |
The Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics (CIOMP; ), affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), is a government-operated research organization situated in Changchun, Jilin, China.
Established in 1952 under the name Institute of Instrumentation by a team of scientists led by Wang Daheng, the institute was subsequently renamed the Changchun Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics. Its current designation was adopted in 1999 following a merger with the Changchun Institute of Physics, which was then directed by Xu Xurong.
During Wang Daheng’s tenure, CIOMP played a critical role in advancing China’s strategic defense initiatives by developing precision optical components for missile guidance technologies, including notable innovations supporting the submarine-launched ballistic missile program.
The institute’s core expertise encompasses luminescence, applied optics, optical engineering, and precision mechanical systems. It also facilitates multiple technological enterprises within the adjacent CAS Changchun Optoelectronics Industrial Park, overseeing assets totaling around US$403 million.
CIOMP provides educational programs at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Additionally, it engineered the Bilibili Video Satellite, which was successfully launched in September 2020, showcasing its proficiency in space technology and commercial satellite applications.
CGSTL
The Chang Guang Satellite Technology Corporation (CGSTL), a commercial entity originating from the institute, specializes in manufacturing remote sensing satellite bus platforms and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). CGSTL operates the Jilin-1 satellite constellation and deployed six Jilin Kuanfu satellites in September 2024.
In 2023, CGSTL was subjected to sanctions by the United States due to allegations of supplying geospatial intelligence to the Wagner Group amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. Department of State further claims that CGSTL has supported the Houthis in targeting American naval vessels during the ongoing Red Sea crisis.