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KOMPSAT

KOMPSAT (EO)

Korean Multipurpose Satellite with Electro Optical Payload

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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.

The electro-optical KOMPSAT series—comprising KOMPSAT-2, 3, 3A, and KOMPSAT-7 launched on December 2, 2025—continues to successfully execute its missions. Orbiting in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) roughly 15 times daily, it captures VVHR and VHR imagery applied in public safety, land·resource management, disaster monitoring, and beyond.

As the next-generation follow-on to KOMPSAT-3 and 3A, KOMPSAT-7 offers exceptionally detailed observation data powered by its 0.3m-class VVHR optical payload. The planned launch of KOMPSAT-7A with identical specs will establish an even stronger Earth observation system.

Applications

The optical and SAR imagery from KOMPSAT are used in remote sensing,
earth observation missions, and various industries around the world.

Sample Imagery

Expected Imagery of 0.3M Class

Expected Imagery of 0.3M Class

Expected Imagery of 0.3M Class

Expected Imagery of 0.3M Class

Expected Imagery of 0.3M Class

Specification

Mission Precise Earth Observation (EO+IR)
Resolution

PAN 0.3m

MS 1.2m
Bands PAN + 4MS
Orbit Sun Synchronous Orbit
Altitude 685km
Inclination 98.1deg.
Weight 1,850kg
Launch Vehicle Vega-C (France)
Launch Date 2 December 2025
Launch Site Kourou, Guyana (French Territory)
Resolution

PAN : 0.4m

MS : 1.6m
Spectral Bands

PAN : 450 ~ 900nm

MS1(B) : 450 ~ 520 nm / MS2(G) : 520 ~ 600 nm

MS3(R) : 630 ~ 690 nm / MS4(N) : 760 ~ 900 nm
Map Projection/Datum UTM / WGS84
Location Accuracy 6.2m RMSE, < 9.4m CE90 with POD/PAD
Orbit Sun Synchronous Orbit
Altitude 528km
Inclination 97.5deg.
MLTAN 13:30 (local time)
Swath Width 13km (nadir)
Data quantization 14bits/pixel
File Format GeoTIFF
Resolution

PAN : 0.5m

MS : 2.0m
Spectral Bands

PAN : 450 ~ 900 nm

MS1(B) : 450 ~ 520 nm / MS2(G) : 520 ~ 600 nm

MS3(R) : 630 ~ 690 nm / MS4(N) : 760 ~ 900 nm
Map Projection/Datum UTM / WGS 84
Location Accuracy 19.9m RMSE, < 30.19m CE90 with POD/PAD
Orbit Sun Synchronous Orbit
Altitude 685km
Inclination 98.14deg.
MLTAN 13:30 (local time)
Swath Width 16km (nadir)
Data Quantization 14bits/pixel
File Format GeoTIFF
Resolution PAN : 1.0 m / MS : 4.0 m @ altitude 685 km (nadir)
Spectral Bands

PAN : 500 ~ 900 nm / MS1(B) : 450 ~ 520 nm

MS2(G) : 520 ~ 600 nm / MS3(R) : 630 ~ 690 nm

MS4(N) : 760 ~ 900 nm
Map Projection/Datum UTM / WGS 84
Daily Collection Capability 1,700,000 km²
Orbit Sun Synchronous Orbit
Altitude 685 km
Inclination 98.12 deg.
MLTAN 10:50 (local time)
Swath Width 15 km (nadir)
Data Quantization 10 bits / pixel
File Format GeoTIFF