South Korea's nanosatellite is launched successfully from New Zealand.

An Earth observation satellite was successfully lifted off into orbit aboard Rocket Lab's Electron rocket from the spaceport in Mahia, New Zealand. ANKARA: Local media reported on Wednesday that South Korea has successfully launched its nanosatellite into orbit as part of its ambitious project to establish a satellite constellation by 2027. In a momentous achievement, South Korea has launched a nanosatellite from New Zealand, marking a significant step forward in its space exploration endeavors. The successful launch signifies South Korea's growing capabilities in the field of space technology and highlights its commitment to advancing scientific research and innovation. This landmark event underscores the collaborative efforts between nations in the global space community, as South Korea leverages the expertise and infrastructure provided by New Zealand for the launch. With this nanosatellite now in orbit, South Korea is poised to further expand its presence in space and contribute to the advancement of space exploration on an international scale. According to a statement from the Ministry of Science and ICT, Seoul-based Yonhap News Agency reported that the Earth observation satellite was launched aboard Rocket Lab's Electron rocket from a spaceport in Mahia, New Zealand. The satellite, named NEONSAT-1, was deployed into space at an altitude of 520 kilometers (323 miles), approximately 50 minutes following the rocket's launch, as reported. Developed by the state-run Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) for mass production, NEONSAT-1 weighs less than 100 kilograms and boasts a resolution of 1 meter.

Seoul intends to launch five additional nanosatellites into space in June 2026, followed by another five in September 2027, with the aim of enhancing monitoring capabilities over the Korean Peninsula and its surrounding regions. Earlier this month, South Korea also achieved the \"successful\" launch of its second indigenous spy satellite aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. South Korea's inaugural spy satellites were launched in December of last year, following North Korea's deployment of its initial military spy satellite into orbit in November. North Korea has pledged to launch three more spy satellites within the current year.

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