# CAS500 1

> South Korean satellite launched in 2021

**Wikidata**: [Q106242767](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q106242767)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAS500)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cas500-1

## Summary
CAS500 1 is a South Korean Earth observation satellite launched on 22 March 2021. It is cataloged with COSPAR ID 2021-022A and was launched aboard a Soyuz-2.1a rocket.

## Key Facts
- CAS500 1 is an Earth observation satellite designed to observe Earth from orbit.
- National origin: South Korea (described as a South Korean satellite).
- Launch date: 2021-03-22 (22 March 2021).
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-2.1a.
- COSPAR ID: 2021-022A.
- Spacecraft catalog number (SCN): 47932.
- Alternate name / Korean alias: 차세대중형위성 1호.
- Entry in Wikimedia: image available at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/차세대중형위성_1호_점검_(1649).jpeg and Commons category "CAS500".
- Wikipedia title: CAS500; article presence in multiple languages (commons, de, en, fr, ko).
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/11c57jfl50.

## FAQs
### Q: What is CAS500 1?
A: CAS500 1 is a South Korean Earth observation satellite launched into orbit on 22 March 2021. Its COSPAR identifier is 2021-022A.

### Q: When and how was CAS500 1 launched?
A: CAS500 1 was launched on 2021-03-22 aboard a Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle. It is cataloged with SCN 47932.

### Q: What does CAS500 1 do?
A: CAS500 1 is classified as an Earth observation satellite, which means it is an artificial satellite specifically designed to observe Earth from orbit.

### Q: Where can I find images or further media for CAS500 1?
A: Media and at least one image are available on Wikimedia Commons (Commons category "CAS500" and the specified image URL).

## Why It Matters
CAS500 1 represents a documented South Korean asset in Earth observation, a class of satellites dedicated to monitoring and imaging the planet from orbit. Earth observation satellites play a central role in tasks such as environmental monitoring, land use and resource assessment, and disaster observation; by virtue of its classification, CAS500 1 participates in that broad operational category. Its launch on 22 March 2021 aboard a Soyuz-2.1a ties it to international launch practices and vehicle usage. The satellite’s registration identifiers (COSPAR 2021-022A and SCN 47932) provide traceability in space object catalogs, enabling researchers and operators to reference its orbital and catalog records. Public availability of images and multilingual Wikipedia coverage indicate the mission’s verifiable presence in open media and reference sources. For stakeholders tracking satellite fleets, national space capabilities, or Earth observation assets, CAS500 1 is a concrete, citable instance of South Korea’s activity in orbital remote sensing.

## Notable For
- Being a South Korean Earth observation satellite launched on 22 March 2021.
- Launched aboard the Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle.
- Registered with COSPAR ID 2021-022A and spacecraft catalog number 47932.
- Known by the Korean name 차세대중형위성 1호 and the Wikipedia title "CAS500".
- Documented in multimedia and articles across Wikimedia Commons and multiple Wikipedia language editions (commons, de, en, fr, ko).

## Body
### Overview
- Name: CAS500 1.
- Alternate/alias: 차세대중형위성 1호.
- Described as a South Korean satellite launched in 2021.

### Classification
- Instance of: Earth observation satellite.
- Definition (class context): an artificial satellite specifically designed to observe Earth from orbit.

### Launch and Identifiers
- Launch date: 2021-03-22 (22 March 2021).
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-2.1a.
- COSPAR ID: 2021-022A.
- Spacecraft catalog number (SCN): 47932.

### Cataloging and External Identifiers
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/11c57jfl50.
- Wikidata description: South Korean satellite launched in 2021.
- Wikipedia title: CAS500.
- Wikimedia Commons category: CAS500.

### Media and Documentation
- Public image available: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/차세대중형위성_1호_점검_(1649).jpeg
- Wikipedia presence: listed in multiple language editions (commons, de, en, fr, ko).

### Related Classes and Context
- Related satellite class: Earth observation satellite.
- Related launch vehicle class: Soyuz-2.1a (a version of the Soyuz-2 rocket).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report