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S. Korean Earth-observation satellite successfully put into orbit
May 3, 2026
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A South Korean Earth-observation satellite has successfully entered low-Earth orbit following its launch from a US space base in California, authorities said Sunday, in a move expected to help bolster Seoul's satellite development capabilities. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the satellite lifted off at 12 a.m. Saturday (US time) from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California.
The satellite, called Compact Advanced Satellite (CAS) 500-2, was separated from the launch vehi
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