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South Korea’s NEONSAT microsatellites return first images after Nuri launch

KASA confirmed on 2026-10-15 the satellites transmitted data less than 15 hours following lift off.

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South Korea's NEONSAT satellites send back first images
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Five NEONSAT microsatellites launched aboard South Korea’s Nuri rocket have transmitted their first images back to Earth.[1] The satellites launched 2026-10-07 from Naro Space Center in Goheung. This fifth Nuri flight carried 15 satellites total, a new record payload for the vehicle.[2][3] The previous record for the rocket was 13 satellites, set in November 2025. The full NEONSAT constellation will consist of 10 satellites. The remaining five are scheduled for launch on the Nuri rocket's sixth flight in 2027.[4]
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  1. The Korea AeroSpace Administration stated on 2026-10-15 that five NEONSAT microsatellites transmitted their first images 14 hours 29 minutes after launch on 2026-10-07. · Yonhap News AgencySouth Korea
  2. This launch carried a record 15 satellites, surpassing the previous record of 13 set by the fourth Nuri launch in November 2025. · The Kyunghyang ShinmunSouth Korea
  3. The NEONSAT satellites launched on 2026-10-07 aboard South Korea's Nuri rocket from Naro Space Center, Goheung. · Yonhap News AgencySouth Korea
  4. The full NEONSAT constellation will consist of 10 satellites, with the remaining five scheduled for launch on the Nuri rocket's sixth flight in 2027. · Yonhap News AgencySouth Korea
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