KOMPSAT-6 (Arirang-6)
South Korea's next-generation synthetic aperture radar (SAR) Earth observation satellite, delivering high-resolution radar images with all-weather, day-and-night imaging capability.
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Mission Specifications
Advanced SAR capabilities and mission parameters for the upcoming KOMPSAT-6 satellite.
Key Mission Features
High Resolution
Down to 0.5m in high-res mode
Wide Swath
Up to 20m wide swath coverage
S-AIS Receiver
Advanced ship tracking capability
Mission Applications
Cartography
High-precision mapping and topographic analysis
Disaster Monitoring
Real-time disaster assessment and response
Land Use Planning
Urban development and land management
Maritime Surveillance
Ocean monitoring and vessel tracking
Mission Overview
Comprehensive details about the KOMPSAT-6 mission and its capabilities.
KOMPSAT-6, also known as Arirang-6, is South Korea's next-generation synthetic aperture radar (SAR) Earth observation satellite, developed by KARI. It will deliver high-resolution radar images (down to 0.5 m in high-res mode, up to 20 m wide swath) and include an S-AIS receiver for ship tracking.
Its all-weather, day-and-night imaging capability will support applications in cartography, disaster monitoring, land use planning, and maritime surveillance.
Mission Timeline
Launch Phase
Preparing for launch
Orbital Operations
SAR imaging and data collection
Maritime Surveillance
S-AIS ship tracking operations
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