The Korea Coast Guard, the Korea Aerospace Administration, and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute jointly held the ‘4th Micro-Satellite System Operation and Utilization Joint Training’ from December 15 to 16 to discuss information sharing and development plans for the efficient operation and utilization of the micro-satellite system.
The Korea Coast Guard and the Korea Aerospace Administration have been promoting the micro-satellite system development project with multiple ministries to protect maritime sovereignty and respond to disasters and emergencies through the establishment of the Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) system. The Korea Aerospace Research Institute is responsible for developing the utilization system for satellite information fusion and analysis.
About 100 experts from government departments, research institutions, and the satellite development, operation, and research fields attended this workshop to discuss the successful development and utilization of the micro-satellite system. Presentations and discussions were held on the latest technological trends, including radar (SAR) and automatic identification system (AIS) payloads, AI-based multi-satellite utilization monitoring, and marine remote sensing analysis technology.
Director Yeo Seong-su emphasized the need for close cooperation between operating departments and research institutions, as satellites play a key role in establishing the Maritime Domain Awareness system. Kim Jin-hee, head of the satellite division at the Korea Aerospace Administration, stated that they would actively support the enhancement of micro-satellite system utilization for public safety through the workshop.