Korea to Launch Three Domestic Climate Satellites in 2026

Private Sector Recruitment in January Next Year
Detection of Greenhouse Gases and Ecosystem Changes ‘Gyeonggi Province is set to embark on its first domestic ‘climate satellite’ project through public-private collaboration starting next year.’,
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, ‘According to Gyeonggi Province’s ‘Climate Satellite Introduction and Operation Plan,’ it plans to operate three satellites tentatively named the ‘Gyeonggi Climate Satellite (GGSAT)’ and will begin recruiting private sector businesses in January next year.’,
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, ‘The province has allocated 4.5 billion won for the project in next year’s budget and plans to invest a total of 15 billion won, including 10.5 billion won from private capital, over five years until 2029. The selection of a private business is planned for March next year, with the launch of three climate satellites scheduled for 2026.’,
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, ‘ MobileAdNew center ‘, ‘The climate satellites are about the size of a microwave and weigh less than 50 kg, qualifying as ultra-small satellites. Of the three satellites, two will measure changes in greenhouse gases such as methane and carbon dioxide, and the other will detect changes in urban and ecosystem areas in the Gyeonggi region. With an expected lifespan of about three years, the province plans to analyze data sent by the satellites until 2029 to enhance climate crisis response strategies, including focused monitoring of greenhouse gas emission sources, monitoring the impact of climate change on urban and forest areas, and predicting and responding to climate disasters.’