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KOMPSAT (SAR)

Korean Multipurpose Satellite
with X-band Radar Payload

Korean Multipurpose Satellite was developed by Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) and is also called KOMPSAT. SI Imaging Services has been responsible for commercial distribution of KOMPSAT images worldwide since 2014.

KOMPSAT-5 is the earth observation satellite equipped with SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) for the first time in Korea, aiming for all-weather terrestrial and marine observation.

SAR satellites radiate microwaves to targets on the ground and synthesize the reflected signals to acquire images. Ground observation is possible day and night and in bad weather. SAR satellites radiate microwaves to targets on the ground and then synthesize the reflected signals to acquire images. Therefore, it observes the earth day and night and even in bad weather.

In 2025, KOMPSAT-6 which has a radar payload with 0.5m class is scheduled to be launched as a follow-up program to KOMPSAT-5.

Applications

Our ultra-high resolution optical imagery and SAR imagery are used in remote sensing,
earth observation missions, and various industries around the world.

Sample Imagery

Expected Imagery of Submeter Class SAR

Expected Imagery of Submeter Class SAR

Expected Imagery of Submeter Class SAR

Expected Imagery of Submeter Class SAR

Expected Imagery of Submeter Class SAR

Specification

Mission All-Weather Earth Observation (SAR)
Resolution Radar Image 0.5m/3m/20m
Bands X-band SAR
Orbit Sun Synchronous Orbit
Altitude 685km
Weight 1,750kg
Launch Vehicle Vega-C (France)
Launch Date In 2025
Launch Site Kourou, Guyana (French Territory)
Resolution 0.85m
Bands X-band SAR
Map Projection/Datum UTM / WGS 84
Location accuracy 4.82m RMSE, 6.22m CE90
Orbit Sun Synchronous Orbit
Altitude 550km
Inclination 97.06deg.
MLTAN 06:00, 18:00 (local time)
File format HDF5 / GeoTIFF
Polarization Single polarization (VV, HH, VH, HV)
Orbit Repeat Cycle 28days