Call for names for greenhouse-gas observation microsatellite launched, prize 100ten million won

The National Institute of Environmental Research said it will hold a public contest for the name of the greenhouse-gas observation microsatellite from 13to next month 7.

This contest was organized to raise public interest in and understanding of the microsatellite being developed to monitor greenhouse-gas emission sources and support reductions. The National Institute of Environmental Research is developing 5with Hanwha Systems for greenhouse-gas observation.

The launch schedule aims to send 2027in the latter half of 1.

The rest 4will be launched 2028in the second half of the year.

Anyone in the public who is interested in space and satellites can take part through the Environmental Satellite Center website. Entries will be evaluated comprehensively on the satellite’s symbolism, the completeness of the name, creativity, and other factors.

A total of 3 winners will be selected, including the grand prize, excellence award, and encouragement award.

Winners will receive a certificate from the head of the National Institute of Environmental Research, along with a grand prize of 100 ten-thousand won, an excellence award of 70 ten-thousand won.

The encouragement award of 30 ten-thousand won will be paid separately. The awards ceremony will be held in Seoul during the 17th Environmental Satellite International Workshop, and the workshop will run from 9 month 9 to 11 day. Detailed schedules will be notified individually to winners.

Seong Ji-won, head of the Atmospheric Environment Research Division at the National Institute of Environmental Research, said the agency aims to enhance the satellite’s symbolism and sense of familiarity by giving it a name chosen directly by the public, and to broaden shared understanding of achievements in space development.