Gyeonggi Province to Engrave Residents' Names on Climate Satellite Launching in Second Half of Year

Gyeonggi Province is holding an event to engrave the names of its residents inside the satellite body of the 'Gyeonggi Climate Satellite,' which is being developed with the goal of establishing independent climate and environmental observation capabilities. The event aims to increase public interest in the climate satellite project.

The climate satellite featured in this event is 'GYEONGGISat-1,' the first Gyeonggi Climate Satellite, which is scheduled for launch in the second half of this year. Residents who wish to participate can submit their name, contact information, a message of support, and a story about their climate action practices through the event website (climate.gg.go.kr/event) from June 16 to June 23.

Gyeonggi Province has decided to engrave the names of its residents on a satellite within a climate satellite and is holding an event for this purpose. Photo by Gyeonggi Province

Residents who complete the application can download a 'virtual boarding pass.'

Gyeonggi Province will randomly select 420 participants from among those who take part in the event, and their names will be engraved inside the satellite body. In particular, 30 residents who submit especially meaningful stories of climate action will be selected as 'Ordinary Climate Heroes' and will be offered special experiences, such as a visit to the climate satellite production site. The winners will be announced on June 30 on the Gyeonggi Provincial Government website.

Through the 'Gyeonggi Climate Satellite' project, which will utilize three ultra-small satellites, Gyeonggi Province plans to monitor urban changes, greenhouse gas emissions, and disaster situations. Based on this data, the province intends to establish more precise and scientific climate policies. In addition, information collected by the satellites will be shared with residents to further strengthen the province's capacity to respond to the climate crisis.

Cha Seongsu, Director of the Climate, Environment, and Energy Bureau, said, "We want to engrave the names of our residents at this new starting point for responding to the climate crisis," and added, "We look forward to the active participation of residents interested in climate issues."