South Korea successfully launches third spy satellite

South Korea successfully launches third spy satellite

South Korea successfully launched its third spy satellite, enhancing surveillance. The satellite will aid in monitoring North Korea and bolster national security.

South Korea successfully launches third spy satelliteSouth Korea successfully launches third spy satellite
India TodayNE
  • Dec 22, 2024,
  • Updated Dec 22, 2024, 3:48 PM IST

South Korea has successfully launched its third homegrown spy satellite, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to bolster its military capabilities.

The satellite was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 8:34 pm Korean time on Saturday.

It reached orbit as planned at 9:24 pm, with communication established with an overseas ground station at 11:30 pm, confirming the satellite's operational status. 

This launch is part of South Korea's goal to deploy five spy satellites by 2025, reducing its reliance on satellite imagery from the United States.

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