Korea completes development of its first small satellite constellation
Korea has completed the development of the country's first small satellite constellation set to be topped on the Nuri rocket in October, and held a pre-shipment review on Thursday, the space agency said. The group of spacecraft is part of Korea's project to operate 10 lightweight satellites for high-precision observation of the Korean Peninsula and its surrounding waters, the Korea Aerospace…
Korea has successfully completed the development of the nation's inaugural small satellite constellation, as reported by KASA, the Korea Aerospace Agency. The constellation, scheduled for launch atop the Nuri rocket in October, consists of ten lightweight satellites designed for high-precision observation of the Korean Peninsula and surrounding waters. A press release from KASA, signed on April 29, 2024, detailed the progress made in this ambitious project.
The satellites will be equipped with an electro-optical camera boasting a spatial resolution ranging from 1 meter to 4 meters. This feature allows for detailed imaging capabilities, crucial for the mission's objectives. The five satellites represent Korea's first mass-produced earth observation satellites, utilizing commercial off-the-shelf parts. This is a significant milestone, showcasing the country's rapidly advancing satellite production capacity.
The project has been a collaborative effort between Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) and the Institute of Information & Communications Technology Planning & Evaluation. The agency has underscored the strategic importance of this achievement, vowing to bolster the country's competitiveness in the global space industrial sector. The first prototype of these satellites was launched in April 2024, further cementing Korea's position in the realm of satellite technology.
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