Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has established an integrated development system that allows it to conduct the entire satellite development process, from design to manufacturing, assembly, and environmental testing, in-house. This initiative aims to enhance development efficiency by internalizing testing processes that were previously reliant on external facilities, while also securing production capabilities to meet growing domestic satellite demand and export opportunities.
KAI held a ceremony on October 12 at its Space Center in Sacheon to celebrate the completion of its satellite environmental testing facilities. This event marked the successful establishment of the electromagnetic and acoustic chambers, completing the satellite development infrastructure at KAI's Space Center.
The electromagnetic chamber is designed to verify electromagnetic interference and immunity between satellite payloads, serving as a critical test to ensure that satellites can perform their missions effectively in orbit. The acoustic chamber simulates the high-intensity noise environment that satellites experience during launch, allowing for the assessment of their structural integrity.
With these advancements, KAI has completed a 'one-stop integrated system' for satellite development, enabling it to conduct all processes from design to environmental testing in one location. This capability is expected to significantly improve development efficiency by reducing transportation risks and costs associated with moving satellites to external facilities for certain tests.
A KAI official stated, "Based on this one-stop integrated system, we plan to strengthen our mass production capabilities to respond to the growing domestic satellite demand and exports, while securing a leading position in the space industry value chain. We aim to accelerate our entry into the global space market and contribute to the realization of South Korea's space economy by leveraging our accumulated satellite development capabilities and infrastructure."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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