What Happened
Seoul Expands Satellite Constellation and National Security Capabilities
South Korea is preparing to launch a record 15 satellites on its domestically developed Nuri rocket, including five microsatellites that will form part of the country’s first satellite constellation. The launch, scheduled for October 7, will carry the NeonSat microsatellites as its primary payload, along with 10 CubeSats as secondary payloads. The satellites will be used for national security and responses to disasters, and the launch marks a significant step for South Korea’s space program. This development was first reported by Asia Today.