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기사입력 : 2025.04.17 10:23
From April
2 to April 4, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), the Korea
Aerospace Administration, and the Korea Coast Guard convened in Busan for the
"Detailed Design Review Meeting for the Small Satellite System." The
purpose of the meeting was to evaluate whether the current satellite system
design meets the required performance standards and to discuss future steps in
the development process.
The Small
Satellite System Development Project is a multi-agency initiative designed to
rapidly monitor crisis situations on the Korean Peninsula and its surrounding
waters. The project also aims to establish an efficient system for utilizing
national space assets. Led by the Agency for Defense Development (ADD), the
initiative includes collaboration among various domestic research institutes
and private companies.
During the
design review, officials conducted a comprehensive evaluation to confirm that
the satellite system meets performance requirements. The meeting also
officially confirmed the project's readiness to move forward with prototype
production, system integration, and testing within the approved budget and
timeline.
The
project will now enter the production phase of the flight model (FM) for the
SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) verification satellite, with an actual space
launch planned for 2026 following a series of ground tests. Subsequent launches
will include SAR constellation satellites and EO (Electro-Optical) satellites,
further expanding South Korea's space-based monitoring capabilities.
Jung
Kyu-heon, Director of the Space Command and Communications Program Division at
DAPA, emphasized the importance of the project, stating, “The development of
the small satellite system is progressing smoothly. We are actively reviewing
the establishment of a joint civil-military operations center to ensure
efficient utilization of national space assets. Once operational, the system
will complement the 425 satellite and serve as a core component of the
military’s Kill Chain strategy.”
Kim
Jin-hee, Director of the Satellite Division at the Korea Aerospace
Administration, highlighted the project's broader significance. “Having passed
a key milestone in development, we will continue to support the remaining
stages. This project will contribute to public safety through rapid disaster
response and infrastructure monitoring, while also helping to secure core space
technologies and foster the growth of South Korea’s space industry through
domestic launch opportunities,” she said.
The
continued progress of the Small Satellite System Development Project
underscores South Korea's commitment to enhancing national security, responding
to disasters, and expanding its footprint in the global space industry.
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