Space-Based Earth Observation Activities in South Korea [Space Agencies]

Space-Based Earth Observation Activities in South Korea [Space Agencies]

This paper describes space-based Earth observation activities in South Korea. Korean satellite development has been accomplished in three categories in accordance with the national space development program: science and technology satellites (STSAT-series), low Earth orbit satellites (KOMPSAT-series...

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Published in:IEEE geoscience and remote sensing magazine Vol. 3; no. 1; pp. 34 - 39
Main Authors: Kim, Hyun-Ok, Kim, Hee-Seob, Lim, Hyo-Suk, Choi, Hae-Jin
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: IEEE 01-03-2015
Subjects:
Earth
Orbits
Payloads
Satellite broadcasting
South Korea
Space vehicles
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Summary:This paper describes space-based Earth observation activities in South Korea. Korean satellite development has been accomplished in three categories in accordance with the national space development program: science and technology satellites (STSAT-series), low Earth orbit satellites (KOMPSAT-series), and geostationary satellites (COMS). To achieve success, the Korea Aerospace Research Institute plays a leading role in satellite development, operations, and applications.
ISSN:2473-2397
2168-6831
2168-6831
DOI:10.1109/MGRS.2014.2382652