South Korea: 14 6G communication satellites will be launched before 2031

On June 21, according to foreign media reports, South Korea recently announced that it plans to launch 14 low-Earth orbit communication satellites by 2031 in preparation for 6G technology.

South Korea said on Friday that it will develop more than 100 microsatellites in the next 10 years, with the aim of establishing a national security monitoring system and testing next-generation network communications. This is South Korea's latest effort to strengthen the aerospace industry.

According to the Ministry of Science, Technology, Information and Communication, the development of such satellites will be carried out to encourage the private sector to participate in the aerospace industry, because microsatellites can be manufactured in a relatively short period of time and at a relatively low cost.

So far, South Korea’s space program has been promoted by large-scale state-led projects, such as planning to launch the first domestically-made space rocket in October this year.

In addition, South Korea also plans to launch 14 low-Earth orbit communication satellites by 2031, establish a satellite communication network, prepare for 6G technology, and test autonomous ship control systems and maritime traffic services.

South Korea’s Ministry of Science, Technology, Information and Communication added that it will also strive to develop 22 satellites by 2028 to observe radio wave activities in space, and develop 13 experimental satellites by 2031 to obtain future technologies, such as the autonomy of satellite clusters. Run and clear space junk.

It is understood that both Samsung and LG have launched 6G research and development plans. Recently, Samsung completed the 140GHz frequency band test of the 6G technology research and development test, and realized the transmission of data within a distance of 15 meters at a rate of 6.2Gbps.

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