Guide
How it works
1Sign up
Sign in by email, then enter your name, affiliation and phone. snu.ac.kr addresses are assigned the SNU tier automatically.
2Approval
An administrator checks your affiliation and assigns your user tier.
3Book
Choose a satellite and pass (or a training session time), enter the project title and purpose. The estimated fee is shown immediately.
4Confirmation
An administrator checks the schedule and licence scope and approves. S-band uplink always requires administrator approval.
5Reception & delivery
After reception, the pass report and data appear under My bookings. Download links expire after a set time.
6Invoice & payment
Pay the issued invoice by bank or research-fund transfer. The booking is settled once payment is confirmed.
Fees
| Category | SNU | Universities & GRIs | Public agencies & industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-band reception (per pass) | 60,000 KRW | 120,000 KRW | 200,000 KRW |
| S-band uplink & control (per pass) | 30,000 KRW | 60,000 KRW | 100,000 KRW |
| Training session (2 hours) | 100,000 KRW | 200,000 KRW | 200,000 KRW |
| Near-real-time processing & cloud delivery (add-on, per job) | 50,000 KRW | 100,000 KRW | 150,000 KRW |
Details such as VAT follow the internal operating rules. Schedule effective from 2025-01-01.
FAQ
Can external researchers use the station?
Yes. Universities, GRIs, public agencies and companies can book after approval. Fees depend on the tier.
Can bookings overlap?
The antenna tracks one satellite at a time. Passes that overlap an approved booking (including a 2-minute switch margin) cannot be selected.
Can my booking be cancelled?
Emergency reception for disaster response takes priority over existing bookings; affected users are notified by email.
Which satellites can I uplink to?
Only satellites within the station licence. Check the 'Uplink allowed' flag in the satellite list.
How long can I download data?
You can request a fresh download link from My bookings at any time. Each link expires after a set time for security.
Is online payment available?
No. Pay by bank or research-fund transfer according to the invoice; an administrator confirms the payment.