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South Korea Successfully Launches Its Third Spy Satellite into Orbit.

Science and Technology | Dated: 31 Dec 2024

In December 2024, South Korea successfully launched its third surveillance satellite into space using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The launch took place at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA. This satellite is equipped with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - This launch is part of South Korea's "425 Project", which aims to deploy a network of five medium-to-large surveillance satellites.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) This achievement marks a key step in enhancing South Korea's surveillance capabilities, with the satellite being the third launched within a year, following launches in December 2023 and April 2024.
  • (ii) South Korea plans to launch two more satellites by 2025 to reduce its reliance on satellite imagery from the USA.
  • (iii) With three satellites now in orbit, South Korea can independently monitor North Korea, which continues to expand its weapons programs.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, which country successfully launched its third spy satellite into orbit?

Correct Answer: South Korea

🚀 Quick Recap:

About South Korea

  • President: Yoon Suk Yeol
  • Currency: South Korean won