# South Korea launches its latest mid-sized Earth observation satellite, designated No. 2.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-03 · Devdiscourse*

## Key points

- South Korea launched its latest mid-sized Earth observation satellite, designated No. 2, via SpaceX Falcon 9.
- The satellite was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
- This mission is part of a 500-kg-class satellite project led by Korea Aerospace Industries.
- The satellite aims to support land management, disaster response, and private-sector space innovation in South Korea.

**Companies:** SpaceX, Korea Aerospace Industries
**Countries:** South Korea, United States

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