Korean microsatellite constellation captures first images within a day of launch
A constellation of five Korean microsatellites successfully captured and transmitted its first images to a ground station within a day of launch aboard the country's homegrown Nuri space rocket last week, the space agency said Thursday. The five New-space Earth Observation Satellite Constellation for National Safety (NEONSAT) microsatellites transmitted their first images just 14 hours and 29…
Korea's New-space Earth Observation Satellite Constellation for National Safety (NEONSAT) successfully launched five microsatellites on October 7 from the Naro Space Center in Goheung. Within 14 hours and 29 minutes of liftoff, the satellites transmitted their first images to a ground station, confirming normal operation of the optical payloads.
The microsatellites have been maintaining stable communications with ground stations, with power generation and attitude control systems operating normally. KASA and KAIST will commence initial operations following further payload checks.
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