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 Monday that it will finalize the design of the first navigation satellite for its planned Korean Positioning System (KPS) ahead of a launch scheduled for September 2029. The decision comes after the agency held a critical design review with relevant ministries and research institutions.
The KPS is a satellite navigation system that will offer high-precision positioning, navigation, and timing services over the Korean Peninsula and surrounding regions. The government has committed to investing 3.72 trillion won ($2.73 billion) in the project over a span of 14 years, beginning in 2022.
Despite the delay, KASA remains committed to its goal of deploying all eight KPS satellites by 2035.
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