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Compact Advanced Satellite 500-2 (CAS500-2) Earth Observation Satellite

Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: California, United States

Source: Korea Joong Ang Daily

Project
Launched

The CAS500-2 is a 500-kilogram-class Earth observation satellite developed by Korea Aerospace Industries. It was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The satellite is designed for land management and disaster response, capable of capturing high-resolution images from low Earth orbit.

Status
Closed
Sector
Aerospace & Defense, Telecommunications
Location
California, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Korea Joong Ang Daily

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The project “Compact Advanced Satellite 500-2 (CAS500-2) Earth Observation Satellite” is an infrastructure initiative in the Aerospace & Defense sector, located in California, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Korea Joong Ang Daily.

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The CAS500-2 is a 500-kilogram-class Earth observation satellite developed by Korea Aerospace Industries. It was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The satellite is designed for land management and disaster response, capable of capturing high-resolution images from low Earth orbit.

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United States of America (USA)

State

California

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Korea Joong Ang Daily

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Aerospace & Defense, Telecommunications

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2026-05-06

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