{
  "id": 5440738,
  "title": "S. Korea to launch next-generation land observation satellites from 2030",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/s-korea-to-launch-next-generation-land-observation-satellites-from",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-03T23:18:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904001300320"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "South Korea plans to launch two next-generation land observation satellites starting in 2030, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. The project, valued at 312.9 billion won (US$230.4 million), has passed a preliminary feasibility review, paving the way for development to commence in the following year. The new satellites, National Land Satellite No. 3 and No. 4, will offer wider observation ranges, higher-resolution imaging capabilities, and a longer mission life of over five years compared to the current satellites, which have a mission life of about four years. The transition towards greater private-sector participation in satellite development is also expected, with the new satellites being primarily developed by private companies based on mission and performance requirements set by the government.",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Korea to launch next-generation land observation satellites from 2030",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/korea-to-launch-next-generation-land-observation-satellites-from-2030",
        "published": "2026-09-04T00:12:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}