KOMPSAT-5 Satellite Capabilities
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Satellite for All-Weather Earth Observation
About the KOMPSAT-5 Satellite
Launched in 2013, KOMPSAT-5 is a Korean SAR satellite delivering reliable, all-weather Earth observation for environmental monitoring and disaster response.
KOMPSAT-5 carries three main instruments: the Korea SAR Instrument (COSI), the Atmosphere Occultation and Precision Orbit Determination (AOPOD), and the Laser Retro-Reflector Array (LRRA). With COSI, the satellite captures SAR imagery at multiple resolutions and swath widths, enabling consistent monitoring regardless of weather or lighting conditions. Operating in a sun-synchronous orbit at 550 km, it completes an orbit every 98.5 minutes.
Environmental Disaster Monitoring
Captures SAR imagery for monitoring land surface changes, atmospheric conditions, and terrain topography.
Wide Swath
Width
Multiple swath width options from 5 km to 100 km support both detailed and large-area coverage.
High-Resolution
Imaging
Provides high-resolution SAR imagery for precise land surface analysis.
Key Features and Benefits of KOMPSAT-5 Satellite
- Advanced X-band SAR imaging enables consistent landscape monitoring, cartography, surface movement assessment, and disaster response in all weather and day-night conditions.
- Known as the “GOLDEN mission”, delivering high-resolution SAR data for environmental monitoring, natural resource management, ocean and land surveillance, and rapid disaster assessment.
KOMPSAT-5 is part of the KOMPSAT constellation by SIIS, which includes satellites such as KOMPSAT-2, KOMPSAT-3, KOMPSAT-3A, KOMPSAT-5, and future satellites KOMPSAT-6, KOMPSAT-7 and 7A. Geoimage provides high-quality data from these satellites for all Earth observation needs.
Learn more about KOMPSAT-5 satellite and the partnership with SIIS.
