Korea to launch next-generation land observation satellites from 2030
Korea will develop two next-generation land observation satellites for launch starting in 2030 to strengthen land monitoring and disaster response capabilities, the land ministry said Friday. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said the 312.9 billion-won ($230.4 million) project has passed a preliminary feasibility review, clearing the way for development to begin next year. Under…
Korea plans to launch two new-generation land observation satellites starting in 2030, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. The 312.9 billion-won ($230.4 million) project has passed a preliminary feasibility review, paving the way for development to commence next year. The government currently operates National Land Satellite No. 1, with National Land Satellite No. 2, launched in May, undergoing test operations and set to begin public services later this year.
Satellite No. 1 has been operational since December 2021 and has been utilized for monitoring land use changes, managing infrastructure and mountainous areas, responding to natural disasters, and generating geospatial information and maps. The upcoming satellites are expected to offer a broader observation range, enhanced imaging capabilities, and an extended operational lifespan of more than five years, in contrast to the four-year lifespan of the existing satellites.
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