The definition of satellite remote sensing image spatial resolution is given and its affecting factors are discussed.According to varied requirements for different research domains and mapping scales,the corresponding image spatial resolutions are proposed.For the surveying and mapping,the size of satellite remote sensing image spatial resolution for the series of scales of maps is uetermined by using remotely sensed imagery data.Based the analysis about spatial resolution of satellite remote sensing technology,the application is analyzed with cases about mainly remote sensing sources,and then some technical problems are pointed out.And finally some suggestions are put forward.