Russia Set to Send South Korean Science Satellite Into Space on March 26

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Russian space vehicle Dnepr will carry KOMPSAT-3A, a South Korean multipurpose satellite, into space on March 26 as part of Seoul's mission to monitor the Earth's surface.

KOMPSAT-3A, fully manufactured in South Korea, will be launched from the Yasny space center, located in Russia's Orenburg Region. The satellite is expected to establish contact with the South Korean ground station in less than six hours after the lift off.

Defense Meteorological Satellite Program Primary function: Collect terrestrial, space en- vironment and Earth surface data. Dimensions: Approximately 14 ft. long. Weight: 2,545 lbs., includ- ing 592-pound sensor payload. - Sputnik International
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South Korean authorities hope the satellite will enhance the country's ability to monitor the Earth's surface. The satellite "will complement the country's three other multipurpose satellites, including the KOMSAT-5," to provide 24-hour observation, said Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning, according to Yonhap.

Dnepr placed KOMPSAT-5, also known as Arirang-5, into orbit in 2013. The satellite is designed to collect high-resolution images of the Earth's surface under all weather conditions. KOMPSAT-5 is the first South Korean satellite equipped with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR).

The KOMPSAT project, launched two decades ago, is aimed at mapping and surveillance, as well as environment and weather monitoring, etc. It is run by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI).

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