LIG Nex1 is a South Korean aerospace and defense company specializing in the development and production of advanced weapon systems and defense electronics. Within the space industry, LIG Nex1 focuses on surveillance and reconnaissance solutions, including micro-satellites, synthetic-aperture radars (SAR), and satellite communication technologies. They partner with organizations like Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), Thales Alenia Space, and KT to develop and enhance South Korea's capabilities in space-based defense and communications. LIG Nex1's activities include developing key technologies for dual-use low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, 6G satellite communication systems, and quantum cryptography.
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The Korea Meteorological Administration awarded LIG Nex1 the contract for GEO-KOMPSAT-5 in April of 2025.
LIG Nex1 has selected L3Harris Technologies to provide the imaging payload for the GEO-KOMPSAT-5 weather satellite.
Korea Aerospace Industries partnered with LIG Nex1 to offer a cube-shaped satellite platform optimized for thermal management and multi-angle observation.
Following regulatory clearance, the name change will be put to a vote at LIG Nex1's general shareholder meeting, likely scheduled for March 2026.
LIG Nex1 has filed trademark registrations for the new English name.
The rebranding effort aims to signal LIG Nex1's expansion into satellite manufacturing and space systems.
LIG Nex1 secured a contract for the Cheollian 5 (Geo-Kompsat-3) program, a geostationary weather and water monitoring satellite.
LIG Nex1 is moving to rename itself 'LIG Defense & Aerospace'.
LIG Nex1 is tasked with developing the Cheollian 5 satellite's system, bus, and payload.
LIG Nex1 completed a new KRW 63.1 billion ($44.5 million) satellite and laser integration facility in Daejeon in October.
LIG Nex1 is best known for its Cheongung-II medium-range surface-to-air missile system.
The KOMPSAT-6 payload was manufactured by LIG Nex1 under the technical assistance of Airbus Defence and Space.
KOMPSAT-6 was co-developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), LIG Nex1, and Airbus Defence and Space.