Space agency to finalize design of 1st navigation satellite for 2029 launch
Korea will begin production of its first satellite for the Korean Positioning System (KPS) ahead of a planned launch in September 2029, the space agency said Monday. The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) said it will hold a critical design review with related ministries and research institutions for the KPS No. 1 satellite, marking the final review before production of the flight model…
The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) announced on Monday that it will complete the design of its inaugural satellite for the Korean Positioning System (KPS) prior to a projected launch in September 2029. Prior to initiating production of the flight model, KASA intends to conduct a crucial design review involving associated ministries and research facilities for the KPS No. 1 satellite.
The KPS is a satellite navigation system that Korea plans to develop with the objective of offering high-precision positioning, navigation, and timing services across the Korean Peninsula and the surrounding region. The South Korean government has allocated a total of 3.72 trillion won ($2.73 billion) for the project over a span of 14 years beginning from 2022.
Even though there has been a delay, KASA remains committed to achieving its objective of deploying all eight KPS satellites by the year 2035.
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