UN Symposium to Strengthen the Partnership with Industry Nurturing the Development of Space Technology Trend of Small EO Satellites and Their Applications For further information, Phone: +82 42 365 7506 Fax: +82 42 365 7549 E-mail: [email protected] URL: www.satreci.com 461-26 Jeonmin-dong Yusung-gu, Daejeon, 305-811, Korea 1 Space Development Conventional Satellite • Generally available only to developed countries in space Small Satellite • A feasible tool to access space for emerging countries • Korea started space development with a small satellite program by the university, KAIST, 20 years ago. KITSAT Series KITSAT-1 (1992) KITSAT-2 (1993) KITSAT-3 (1999) - Technology Acquisition - Technology Verification - Development of a Unique - Manpower Training - New Payloads Small Satellite System - Jointly Developed with the - Use of Korean Components - Engineering Test for Key Technologies University of Surrey, UK - Developed by KAIST and Tested in Korea - Advanced Payloads Courtesy of KAIST KITSAT-3 Image - Singapore Courtesy of KAIST 50 km Courtesy of KAIST 360 km KITSAT-3 Image – Cairo National Satellite Development Plan in Korea 2006 2009 2003 KOMPSAT-2 STSAT-2 STSAT-1 2010 1999 COMS-1 KOMPSAT-1 2010 1999 KOMPSAT-5 KITSAT-3 2011 KOMPSAT-3 2011 STSAT-3 2012 2013 KOMPSAT-3A 2014 2014 KOMPSAT-6 COMS-2 KOMPSAT-7 Satrec Initiative (SI) Spin-off Venture Company from KAIST for the commercialization of space technology Founded in December 1999 Over 130 Full-time Staffs Located in Daedeok Science Town, Daejeon, Korea Main Business Area : Space Systems and Its Spin-off Products ADD ETRI KARI CNU KAIST Sept 2007 / 8 Located in Daedeok Science Town, Daejeon, Korea Sept 2007 / 9 Satrec Initiative (SI) Total Solution Provider for Earth Observation Missions Defense Spin-off Satellite Platform Payload Ground Station Electro-Optical Payload Mission Spacecraft Control Station Bus SAR Payload Communications Satellite Image Aerospace Receiving & Component Transponder Space Science Processing Instrument Station Experiences 20 Years Space Experience Over 20 International & National Space Programs Partners from Asia, Middle East and Europe Conventional Satellite (> 500 kg) Trend LANDSAT-1~6 LANDSAT-7 198619871988198919901991199219931994199519961997199819992000200120022003200420052006200720082009 ALOS-PRISM SPOT-5 SPOT-1 SPOT-2 SPOT-3 SPOT-4 THEOS WorldView-1 KOMPSAT-1 GeoEye-1 KOMPSAT-2 IKONOS 12 Remote Sensing (Earth Observation) International Activity • Initially available only to ‘super powers’, then to wealthy nations From the 80s, • High resolution satellite imageries were commercially available • 10 m resolution images were dominant in the market From the late 90s, • 1 m resolution satellite imageries appeared • Currently sub-meter class imageries available as well as moderate resolution with wider swath width Conventional EO Satellites • Built by wealthy nations due to extremely high cost Small Satellite (< 500 kg) Trend DMC-2 DMC-1 1986198719891990199119921993199419951996199719981999200020012002200320042005200620072008200920101988 RapidEye UoSAT-12 DuabiSat-1 Beijing-1 KITSAT-3 RazakSAT X-SAT(P) TOPSAT RASAT(P) 14 Small EO Satellites From the Early 90s, • Small satellite manufacturers started Earth observation missions • The image qualities were not good enough for remote sensing applications. From the late 90s, • Useful quality of 10 m resolution images were generated Currently, • High performance small satellites that can generate up to 2.5 m resolution images are available. Small EO satellites • Developed with very low budget compared to conventional ones Small EO Satellite Applications Urban Planning Disaster Monitoring Land Management Seashore Monitoring Crop Management Many More… Future Trend Expected Demand for High Resolution Images ↑ • To see the details • Limited spectral channel Demand for Wide Swath ↑ • Due to frequent natural disaster. • Various spectral channels Conventional and Small Satellites Traditional EO Satellites Complementary Conventional High Quality Image EO Satellites Data Freshness Small EO Satellite & Timeliness Constellations Concerns of Emerging Countries Sustainable Space Program • Continuous support from government • Political and social recognition • Mission should be accepted beneficial to the people • Technology acquisition • Mission considering requirements & constraints A high performance and cost effective small Earth observation mission can be a good candidate Concerns of Emerging Countries Keeping the Trained Manpower after the 1st program • Approval of mid- & long-term space development plan • Let the team busy with satellite development • Make the team proud of themselves Suggestion to Emerging Countries 1st Phase: Technology Acquisition • Acquire technology through joint satellite development with an experienced partner • Manpower buildup 2nd Phase: Technology Verification & Enhancement • Lead satellite development & enhancement 3rd Phase: Indigenous Model Development • Indigenous model development for future missions Conclusion Space: Precious Asset • To be develop peacefully for the progress of humanity & accessible by all Space Development: International Activity • To be performed for the benefit of all nations • More number of active international cooperation anticipated.