S. Korean Earth-observation satellite successfully put into orbit

A South Korean Earth-observation satellite has successfully entered low-Earth orbit following its launch from a US space base in California, authorities said Sunday, in a move expected to help bolster Seoul's satellite development capabilities. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the satellite lifted off at 12 a.m. Saturday (US time) from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. The satellite, called Compact Advanced Satellite (CAS) 500-2, was separated from the launch vehi

By The Korea Herald