S. Korean microsatellite constellation captures first images within a day of launch
SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- A constellation of five South Korean microsatellites ...
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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