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KOMPSAT-7 Satellite Placed in Orbit by Vega C

Will Enhance South Korea’s Earth Observation Capability

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Tom Patton
Dec 02, 2025
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On December 1st, 2025, at 2:21 p.m. local time, Arianespace successfully launched the KOMPSAT-7 (KOrea Multi-Purpose SATellite-7) satellite. The mission, called “VV28” was performed using an Arianespace operated Vega C rocket, launched from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.

“This mission marks the fourth satellite Arianespace has launched for the Kore…

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