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LIG Nex1

KR
commercial
South Korea
www.lignex1.com/web/kor/main.do
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Korea Aerospace Industries partnered with LIG Nex1 to offer a cube-shaped satellite platform optimized for thermal management and multi-angle observation.

Mentioned as: lig nex1Technical ProductJan 18, 2026KAI, Hanwha Systems Vie for ROK Military’s 40-Satellite SAR Constellation Contract

LIG Nex1 is best known for its Cheongung-II medium-range surface-to-air missile system.

Mentioned as: LIG Nex1Narrative GeneralDec 29, 2025LIG Nex1 Weighs ‘Defense & Aerospace’ Rebrand Ahead of 50th Anniversary

The rebranding effort aims to signal LIG Nex1's expansion into satellite manufacturing and space systems.

Mentioned as: LIG Nex1Narrative GeneralDec 29, 2025LIG Nex1 Weighs ‘Defense & Aerospace’ Rebrand Ahead of 50th Anniversary

LIG Nex1 secured a contract for the Cheollian 5 (Geo-Kompsat-3) program, a geostationary weather and water monitoring satellite.

Mentioned as: LIG Nex1Technical ProductDec 29, 2025LIG Nex1 Weighs ‘Defense & Aerospace’ Rebrand Ahead of 50th Anniversary

LIG Nex1 secured the internet domain ligdna.com as of September.

Mentioned as: LIG Nex1Narrative GeneralDec 29, 2025LIG Nex1 Weighs ‘Defense & Aerospace’ Rebrand Ahead of 50th Anniversary

Following regulatory clearance, the name change will be put to a vote at LIG Nex1's general shareholder meeting, likely scheduled for March 2026.

Mentioned as: LIG Nex1Narrative GeneralDec 29, 2025LIG Nex1 Weighs ‘Defense & Aerospace’ Rebrand Ahead of 50th Anniversary

LIG Nex1 completed a new KRW 63.1 billion ($44.5 million) satellite and laser integration facility in Daejeon in October.

Mentioned as: lig nex1Technical ProductDec 29, 2025LIG Nex1 Weighs ‘Defense & Aerospace’ Rebrand Ahead of 50th Anniversary

LIG Nex1 has filed trademark registrations for the new English name.

Mentioned as: LIG Nex1Narrative GeneralDec 29, 2025LIG Nex1 Weighs ‘Defense & Aerospace’ Rebrand Ahead of 50th Anniversary

LIG Nex1 is tasked with developing the Cheollian 5 satellite's system, bus, and payload.

Mentioned as: LIG Nex1Technical ProductDec 29, 2025LIG Nex1 Weighs ‘Defense & Aerospace’ Rebrand Ahead of 50th Anniversary

LIG Nex1 is moving to rename itself 'LIG Defense & Aerospace'.

Mentioned as: LIG Nex1Narrative GeneralDec 29, 2025LIG Nex1 Weighs ‘Defense & Aerospace’ Rebrand Ahead of 50th Anniversary

The KOMPSAT-6 payload was manufactured by LIG Nex1 under the technical assistance of Airbus Defence and Space.

Mentioned as: LIG Nex1Org RelationshipFeb 1, 2023South Korea picks Vega C to launch satellite grounded by Russian sanctions

KOMPSAT-6 was co-developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), LIG Nex1, and Airbus Defence and Space.

Mentioned as: LIG Nex1Technical ProductSep 30, 2022South Korea seeks $32.9 million to launch satellites grounded by Russia sanctions