Satellite laser ranging (SLR) is the most common satellite observation technology with the highest single shot measuring precision which usually uses 532 nm wavelength derived from 1064 nm laser. 1064 nm wavelength has many better properties than 532 nm in atmospheric attenuation, photon number, laser power, development and price, and so on, which is benefit to enhance the system detection ability, and carry out the goal of weak signal detection. The key technology and difficulties are presented in building up a SLR system with the wavelength of 1064 nm, and the corresponding solutions are put forward. With these technologies, the satellite laser ranging based on 1064 nm wavelength in China is successfully carried out for the first time and the experimental foundations have been laid for the further development and application in field of space targets observation.