Earth Science
KOMPSAT-7A (Arirang 7A)
KOMPSAT-7A is an Arirang Earth-observation satellite that KARI lists as under development for precision observation. KARI says it is planned to carry an electro-optical camera of 30 cm-class or finer resolution and an infrared payload.
- Operator
- KARI (Korea Aerospace Research Institute)
- Launch vehicle
- Not stated by the operator
- Launch site
- Not stated by the operator
- Target orbit
- Low Earth orbit
- Schedule
- KARI has not published a launch date or launch vehicle. A November 2026 launch appears only on third-party launch schedules, so treat it as unconfirmed.
Instruments and payloads
- High-resolution electro-optical camera (30 cm class or better)
- Infrared (IR) payload
Primary source: kari.re.kr. Facts checked on 2026-10-10. Dates are the operator's targets and can change; this page does not report launch outcomes.