All South Korean cube satellites connect with ground stations
The 200-ton Nuri rocket lifted off from the Naro Space Center in Goheung, south of Seoul, on November 27, placing both the main satellite and the 12 cube satellites into orbit at approximately 600 kilometers (373 miles) above Earth.
Domestic agencies, including the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), initially reported contact with three of the cube satellites. By last week, the Korea AeroSpace Administration and KARI confirmed communication with the remaining nine, marking the first instance of all satellites from a single Nuri launch connecting successfully with ground control.
Cube satellites, smaller and more limited in capacity than larger spacecraft, are more prone to operational failures, making this achievement a significant milestone for South Korea’s space program.
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