[Breaking] Korea's First Dedicated Military Communication Satellite Successfully Launched
Launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Kennedy Space Center, USA
First communication attempt with French Satellite Operations Center (TSOC) about 18 minutes later
On the afternoon of the 20th (local time in the United States), the military's independent communications satellite ANASIS-II is preparing for launch. (Photo by Defense Acquisition Program Administration)
View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Yang Nak-gyu] South Korea's first dedicated military communications satellite, 'Anasis 2,' was successfully launched.
On the 21st, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration announced, "Anasis 2 was successfully launched at 5:30 PM (local time in the U.S.) on the 20th from the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in the United States."
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About 32 minutes after launch, Anasis 2 separated normally from the Falcon 9 launch vehicle at an altitude of approximately 630 km. Then, about 18 minutes later (50 minutes after launch), it is scheduled to attempt its first communication with the Toulouse Satellite Operations Center (TSOC) in France. TSOC (Toulouse Space Operations Center) is a satellite control center located in Toulouse, France. This organization monitors the satellite's status and analyzes received data throughout the initial orbit operations phase (LEOP) after launch until it reaches its target orbit.
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