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Contec was established in January 2015 as a spin-off from the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI).
The launch of the Earth observation nanosatellite supplied under the NanoAvionics–Contec contract is planned for the first half of 2023.
Contec is in discussions with local governmental bodies in South Korea that intend to use the satellite imagery obtained from the mission.
The payload of NanoAvionics’ modular 16U satellite bus will consist of an integrated imager with 1.5 m resolution supplied by a NanoAvionics partner and Contec’s laser communication terminal.
Sejong City in Korea has signed a contract with CONTEC to receive CONTEC’s satellite image application service.
CONTEC is constructing additional ground stations to be completed by the end of 2021.
CONTEC provides Ground Station services using its own ground station infrastructure.
CONTEC plans to operate 12 ground stations beyond Korea by 2024 in locations including Alaska, Chile, Southeast Asia, Europe, Australia, and Africa.
CONTEC was launched in 2015 as a Korean space tech company.