Kompsat-1 is a high resolution optical mission of Korea launched in 1999. Through a 3rd party mission agreement ESA will make a sample dataset of European cities available from this satellite.
The KOMPSAT program was initiated in 1995 as a major space investment in Korea. Its objective is the development of a national space segment in Earth observation along with an efficient infrastructure and ground segment to provide valuable services to remote sensing users in various fields of applications.
For more information:https://www.kari.re.kr/eng/sub03_02_01.do
| Date of Launch | 21 December 1999 |
| Mission Status | Out of service since February 2008 |
| Orbit Height | 685 km |
| Orbit Type | Sun-synchronous Circular Polar |
| Repeat Cycle | 28 days |
| Resolution | EOC sensor: 6.6m |
| Swath Width | EOC sensor: 17km |
| Onboard Sensors provided under TPM | EOC (Electro-Optical Camera) |
