South Korea launches 1st spy satellite
South Korea successfully launched its first indigenous spy satellite into space, using the Space X Falcon 9 rocket from the US Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The reconnaissance satellite entered orbit about four minutes after launch, with the mission delayed by a day due to adverse weather conditions. This comes 10 days after North Korea launched its own reconnaissance satellite, leading to new sanctions by the US, Japan, Australia, and South Korea.
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- Agencies and A News
- Published Date: 09:40 | 02 December 2023
- Modified Date: 09:41 | 02 December 2023
South Korea sent a spy satellite to space Friday, 10 days after North Korea launched one of its own.
Seoul's first indigenous spy satellite was aboard the Space X Falcon 9 rocket that was launched from the US Vandenberg Space Force Base in the state of California.
The reconnaissance satellite entered orbit approximately four minutes after launch, Seoul-based Yonhap News reported.
The launch was delayed by one day due to bad weather.
Pyongyang launched its reconnaissance satellite Nov. 21, triggering new sanctions by the US, Japan, Australia and Seoul.
After the launch, North Korea said the satellite sent pictures of various US military installations in Guam, Japan. the White House and the Pentagon.
North Korea failed twice to launch the satellite in May and August.