By Alimat Aliyeva<\/p>\n
South Korea has successfully launched its largest satellite to
\ndate using its domestically developed Nuri space rocket,
\nAzernews reports.<\/p>\n
According to the Associated Press, this marks the fourth of six
\nlaunches planned by the country through 2027. The launch took place
\nat South Korea\u2019s space center on an island off the southwestern
\ncoast of Goheung. The rocket carried a 516 kg research satellite
\ninto orbit, accompanied by 12 smaller microsatellites.<\/p>\n
About 40 minutes after liftoff, the main satellite established
\ncontact with South Korea\u2019s ground station in Antarctica, confirming
\na successful deployment. The satellite is equipped with a
\nwide-angle camera for observing the aurora borealis, instruments
\nfor measuring plasma and magnetic fields, and systems designed to
\nmonitor scientific experiments in space, ranging from material
\nscience to environmental studies.<\/p>\n
Experts note that this launch represents a significant step
\nforward for South Korea\u2019s space ambitions, as the Nuri rocket
\nprogram demonstrates the country\u2019s growing ability to develop and
\noperate advanced orbital technologies independently. Some
\nresearchers are particularly excited about the satellite\u2019s
\npotential to provide real-time data on the aurora and geomagnetic
\nactivity, which could contribute to both climate research and
\nunderstanding of space weather that affects satellites and
\ncommunication systems on Earth.<\/p>\n
To celebrate the launch, the Korean Aerospace Administration
\nstreamed the event live online, and thousands of viewers watched as
\nthe Nuri rocket carried the nation\u2019s largest homegrown satellite
\ninto orbit, marking a proud milestone for South Korea\u2019s space
\nprogram.<\/p>\n
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