[Photo] Pyramid and Taj Mahal... First Images Transmitted by Next-Generation Medium Satellite 1
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-su] The Ministry of Science and ICT on April 4th publicly released for the first time the high-resolution observation images captured by the ‘Next-Generation Medium-Sized Satellite 1 (National Land Satellite),’ which was successfully launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on March 22.
Below are the photos taken by the Next-Generation Medium-Sized Satellite 1 provided by the Ministry of Science and ICT.
Korea Aerospace Research Institute, Daejeon. Photo by Ministry of Science and ICT
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The Next-Generation Medium-Sized Satellite 1 is a precision earth observation satellite independently developed by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) and reached its target orbit on March 23. After undergoing initial operation processes in an orbit at an altitude of 497.8 km, it is scheduled to provide standard image products to users in full scale starting from October. The optical payload (camera) equipped on the Next-Generation Medium-Sized Satellite 1 features high performance with a resolution of 0.5 m in black and white, 2.0 m in color, and a shooting range of 12 km.
Until recently, all functional tests on the satellite body and payload have been completed, and test images have been captured to begin verification and calibration work, preparing for the satellite’s normal operation.
The satellite images of the Next-Generation Medium-Sized Satellite 1, publicly released for the first time this time, demonstrated excellent performance, clearly capturing the Seoul Jamsil Sports Complex. The quality is expected to improve further through the verification and calibration process.
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The government plans to process the observation images provided by KARI into high-quality precision orthophotos at the National Land Satellite Center installed at the National Geographic Information Institute and then provide them to demand institutions so that they can be utilized in public and private service sectors such as national land and resource management, and disaster and emergency response.
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