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Korea completes development of its first small satellite constellation

Published

13 August 2026

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technology

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Government & Space

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South Korea

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Fusion42 · 13 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Korea has completed the development of its first small satellite constellation, with five microsatellites scheduled for launch on the Nuri rocket in October and a total of 10 satellites to be deployed by 2027, enhancing national security observation and disaster response capabilities.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space, and 2 sources have reported it.

◆ The Wire takeaway

South Korea’s small satellite constellation opens direct market access for spatial data providers and tech firms tied to national security and disaster management. You can find new routes to supply satellite data services faster with Korea’s imminent launches.

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2 sources · 13 Aug 2026

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