The Korea Aerospace Agency (KASA) is officially launching the development of a national space data center in response to the era of artificial intelligence (AI).
On August 10, KASA held the 9th SOS meeting at the Rebellion headquarters in Bundang, Gyeonggi Province, with stakeholders involved in space data center technology. The meeting aimed to assess the technological capabilities of the domestic industry for the successful development of the national space data center and to formulate policies to attract non-space companies into the space industry.
"The space data center is a key growth engine for creating new industries in outer space," said KASA Administrator Oh Tae-seok. He emphasized the importance of establishing a new ecosystem for satellite development and manufacturing involving non-space companies.
Seventeen representatives from various companies attended the meeting, including AP Satellite, Eyenix, KAI, LG Energy Solution, LG Electronics, LIG D&A, SK Hynix, Duwon Heavy Industries, DeepX, Rampers, Rebellion, Mobilint, Satrec Initiative, Furiosa AI, Flexcel Space, Hanwha Solutions (Q CELLS), and Hanwha Systems. KASA and the National Research Council of Science and Technology introduced the status of the K-Moonshot space mission and discussed collaboration strategies while gathering diverse opinions from the industry.
Attending companies shared insights on necessary technologies for the successful development of the space data center, including semiconductor radiation resistance, space solar cell and cooling technology, and opportunities for public-private partnerships.
To facilitate entry into the space industry, they proposed support for the verification of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components, assistance with space environment testing in extreme conditions, and opportunities for space verification through validation satellites.
According to Fortune Business Insights, the space data center market is estimated to be worth approximately $1.44 billion in 2026. Driven by advancements in satellite communication technology and the expansion of low Earth orbit infrastructure, the market is projected to grow to about $3.81 billion by 2034.
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