An analysis is made of the typhoon monitoring with the high temporal and spatial resolution satellite data, with the application status covering the tropical cyclone structure, intensity, path, and influence of precipitation.By using high resolution satellite observations, some characteristics can be captured more clearly, including the rapid growth or dissipation of typhoon clouds, the circulation evolution at each layer, and rainfall area forecasting. Great progress has been made in forecasting capability accordingly. The future satellite development programs of China are discussed, in which the new data from FY 4 and FY 3 satellites will bring advanced sensors and new methods, with the aid of the higher frequency and spatial resolution observation, and the accuracy of typhoon intensity and track forecasting will be further improved.