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Korea AeroSpace Administration

Korea Satellite Operations Center

The Korea Satellite Operations Center
The Korea Satellite Operations Centeris responsible for efficiently and economically providing satellite information obtained through the integrated management and stable operation of the nation's low-orbit satellites to the public and private sectors.

Established in response to the rapidly increasing demand for satellite operations and the expanding use of satellites by various government agencies, the center maximizes the value of domestic satellite data through the comprehensive operation of low-orbit satellites that have a significant impact on national security and the economy.

The center is located in Gujwa-eup, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, the southernmost part of Korea, and is equipped with optimal conditions for the country's first satellite observation, providing a favorable environment for image quality control and radio wave security.

Established in November 2022 by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the National Intelligence Service, the center has been operated by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute, and in May 2024, it became part of the Korea AeroSpace Administration, playing a pivotal role in korea satellite operations.

Key tasks of the Korea Satellite Operations Center
Real-time operation of national low-Earth orbit Satellites
Standard processing and distribution of satellite imagery
Operation and management of large antenna equipment for data reception
Operation of satellite image data systems
Korea Satellite Operations Center - Team, Job Grade, Tel, Responsibilities
Team Job Grade Tel Responsibilities
Center Leader +82-64-731-6900 Center General Manager
Planning & Management Team Team Leader +82-64-731-6910 Planning and Management Team General Manager
Planning & Management Team Assistant Director +82-64-731-6911 Central Affairs, Budget
Planning & Management Team Researcher +82-64-731-6912 Korea Satellite Policy, International Cooperation
Planning & Management Team Researcher +82-64-731-6913 Security, Network
Planning & Management Team Researcher +82-64-731-6914 Project Management(R&D), HR & Organization Management
Planning & Management Team Researcher +82-64-731-6915 Facility & Service Management
Planning & Management Team Researcher +82-64-731-6916 Planning, National Assembly Affairs, Institutional Capability Management
Planning & Management Team Assistant Director +82-64-731-6917 Agency Operating Expenses, Contracts, Civil Complaints Handling
Planning & Management Team Assistant Director +82-64-731-6918 General Administration, Awards, Records Management, Public Data
Planning & Management Team Assistant Director +82-64-731-6919 Asset Management, Official Vehicles, Eulji Exercise, Chungmu Plan
Planning & Management Team Assistant Director +82-64-731-6949 Access Control, Integrity & Audit & Work Discipline
Satellite Operation Team Researcher +82-64-731-6921 Microsatellites Constellation, Ground Station Operations
Satellite Operation Team Researcher +82-64-731-6922 Internal & External Satellite Operations Cooperation, Orbital Insurance
Satellite Operation Team Researcher +82-64-731-6925 Korea Small Imaging Satellite System, Orbit & Frequency Management
Satellite Operation Team Researcher +82-64-731-6926 Satellite Mission & Command Planning
Satellite Operation Team Researcher +82-64-731-6927 Advanced Integrated Operation System, Mission Life Management
Image Management Team Team Leader +82-64-731-6940 Image Management Team General Manager
Image Management Team Researcher +82-64-731-6941 Satellite Information Processing System
Image Management Team Researcher +82-64-731-6942 Internal & External Satellite Information Cooperation, Integrated Support System
Image Management Team Researcher +82-64-731-6943 Calibration & Validation System Development, Quality Management Policy
Image Management Team Researcher +82-64-731-6944 Imaging Planning, Order Management
Image Management Team Researcher +82-64-731-6945 Image Distribution, Satellite Data Export Approval