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Kompsat-6

Kompsat-6

Satellites
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Basic Information
Name
Kompsat-6
Designation
Kompsat-6
Alternate Designation
K6
Equipment Type
Satellites
Manufacturer
LIG Nex1
Date of Introduction
2020
Description

The Republic of Korea (RoK) Kompsat-6 (K6) is a radar-based Earth Observation Satellite developed by Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI). The K6 will be placed into orbit in 2019. In February 26, 2014, Airbus Defence and Space and LIG Nex1 signed a contract for the delivery of the radar antenna and electronics for the new spacecraft. The K6 Phased Array SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) technology will operate in various modes SpotLight, StripMap and ScanSAR with two polarizations and a resolution below 1 meter.

Overview (Deagel)
Group Satellites
Status Under Development
Also Known As K6
Origin South Korea
Contractor LIG Nex1
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2020
Total Production 1
Details
Country of Origin South Korea
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
South Korea
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