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South Korea to launch 4th Earth observation satellite with homegrown tech

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Express Tribune ·

South Korea is set to launch its fourth medium-sized Earth observation satellite, equipped with domestically developed payloads. The satellite's observation camera can image the entire Korean Peninsula every three days. This launch underscores the country's growing capabilities in space-based remote sensing technology.

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While a notable milestone for South Korea's space program, the satellite's imaging frequency and resolution are modest compared to commercial providers like Planet or Maxar.
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