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  "id": 3143241,
  "title": "Korea to develop environmental, ocean observation satellite",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/korea-to-develop-environmental-ocean-observation-satellite",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-25T00:12:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20260825/korea-to-develop-environmental-ocean-observation-satellite"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) has announced plans to develop a next-generation environmental and ocean observation satellite, dubbed Cheollian-6, to replace the current geostationary satellite Cheollian 2B. This state-funded research and development project is set to launch the satellite by 2033, with an estimated budget of approximately 770 billion won ($556.7 million). The new satellite will be equipped with advanced homegrown technologies, including a hybrid propulsion system, and will be capable of monitoring the environment and oceans, enabling authorities to detect and track air and marine pollution, as well as maritime disasters more efficiently.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "S. Korea to develop environmental, ocean observation satellite",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/s-korea-to-develop-environmental-ocean-observation-satellite",
        "published": "2026-08-25T00:00:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Korea to develop environmental, ocean observation satellite",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/korea-to-develop-environmental-ocean-observation-satellite-3144692",
        "published": "2026-08-25T00:17:02.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}