Nuriho Launches on the 15th... KT Also Enhances Communication Network Safety and Quality

Replacement with New Transmission Equipment
Additional Backup Wireless Transmission Network Opened

KT announced on the 12th that it has provided stable communication and broadcasting lines to Naro Space Center and strengthened security for major transmission facilities. The photo shows KT employees setting up the Nuri rocket launch communication support center in the plaza of Naro Space Center and inspecting the broadcasting lines. Photo by KT

[Asia Economy Reporter Cha Min-young] KT announced on the 12th that it has provided stable communication and broadcasting lines at Naro Space Center and strengthened security for key transmission facilities to support the successful second launch of the ‘Nuriho (KSLV-II)’ scheduled for the 15th.

Nuriho is a Korean launch vehicle developed purely with Korean technology over a long period of 12 years. To translate the achievements of extensive technological development and research into a successful launch, providing flawless communication services is of utmost importance.

The Naro Space Center in Goheung, Jeollanam-do, operates KT communication lines leased for the mission of launching the space launch vehicle. These communication lines enable the reception of data regarding the launch, flight position, and flight status of Nuriho.

KT, which is in charge of operating the Nuriho launch communication network, has enhanced the stability and quality of the communication network transmission sections compared to the first launch last year. In particular, ▲ to stabilize the tracking line on the launch day, transmission equipment was replaced with new models, ▲ some single transmission sections were dualized, and ▲ backup wireless transmission networks were additionally opened for the Jeju tracking station dedicated line and Palau international line, with automatic switching functions applied.

KT has ▲ further strengthened security for key transmission facilities and will deploy dedicated personnel at these facilities on the launch day to respond to emergencies. ▲ Two mobile base station vehicles will be deployed at the space launch observatory, Namyeol Beach, and the Space Science Museum?where large crowds are expected?to ensure wireless network communication, and wireless network control will be reinforced.

Additionally, KT has ▲ built broadcasting equipment and supported the configuration of broadcasting lines to ensure that the historic moment of Nuriho’s launch can be smoothly broadcast worldwide. Broadcasting equipment will be installed at six locations including the Space Science Museum as the main site, the launch control building, media center, Nangdo breakwater, space observatory, and research building, with a total of 40 broadcasting lines configured.

Jijeong-yong, Executive Director of KT Jeonnam-Jeonbuk Regional Headquarters, said, “We wish for the successful launch of Nuriho, which was made purely with our country’s technology,” and added, “KT will support not only stable communication but also, based on its digital platform company (Digico) business capabilities using artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and cloud, work together for a great leap forward in Korea’s space industry.”

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