S. Korea to launch 4th medium-sized multipurpose satellite on July 9: space agency (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korea is set to launch its fourth medium-sized satellite on July 9, focusing on Earth observation for agricultural and environmental monitoring, while facing delays with another satellite and planning for a new space center.

• South Korea plans to launch its fourth medium-sized satellite on July 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base
• The satellite will be used for crop analysis and wildfire monitoring by government agencies
• KASA announced delays for Arirang 6 due to issues with a foreign co-passenger satellite
• South Korea plans to build a second national space center to support future launches