# Chollian-2B

> South Korean geosynchronous satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q20055859](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20055859)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chollian-2B)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/chollian-2b

## Summary
Chollian-2B is a South Korean geosynchronous satellite launched on February 18, 2020. It is part of the GEO-KOMPSAT-2 series and is operated by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute.

## Key Facts
- Chollian-2B is a South Korean geosynchronous satellite
- Launch date: February 18, 2020
- Part of the GEO-KOMPSAT-2 satellite series
- Launched by an Ariane 5 ECA rocket (Ariane flight VA252)
- Operated by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute
- COSPAR ID: 2020-013B
- Successor to Chollian-2A
- Launched from ELA-3 launch facility
- SCN: 45246

## FAQs
### Q: What is Chollian-2B?
A: Chollian-2B is a South Korean geosynchronous satellite launched on February 18, 2020. It is part of the GEO-KOMPSAT-2 series and is operated by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute.

### Q: When and how was Chollian-2B launched?
A: Chollian-2B was launched on February 18, 2020, aboard an Ariane 5 ECA rocket from ELA-3 as part of Ariane flight VA252.

### Q: What satellite series does Chollian-2B belong to?
A: Chollian-2B belongs to the GEO-KOMPSAT-2 series and is the successor to Chollian-2A.

### Q: Which organization operates Chollian-2B?
A: Chollian-2B is operated by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute, the South Korean national space agency.

### Q: What unique identifiers does Chollian-2B have?
A: Chollian-2B has a COSPAR ID of 2020-013B and an SCN of 45246.

## Why It Matters
Chollian-2B represents South Korea's continued advancement in space technology and satellite capabilities. As a geosynchronous satellite, it plays a crucial role in the country's space infrastructure. Its successful launch on February 18, 2020, marked another milestone for South Korea's space program, demonstrating the country's growing expertise in satellite development and international space cooperation, as evidenced by its launch on the European Ariane 5 rocket.

## Notable For
- Being part of the GEO-KOMPSAT-2 series, indicating it's part of South Korea's advanced satellite program
- Having a COSPAR ID (2020-013B) showing it's officially cataloged in space object registries
- Launching on a European Ariane 5 ECA rocket, demonstrating international cooperation in space
- Being the successor to Chollian-2A, showing progression in South Korea's satellite technology
- Having multiple aliases including GEO-KOMPSAT 2B, GK-2B, and Cheollian 2B, reflecting its international recognition

## Body
### Overview
Chollian-2B is a South Korean geosynchronous satellite launched on February 18, 2020. It is part of the GEO-KOMPSAT-2 series and is operated by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute.

### Launch Details
- Launched on: February 18, 2020
- Launch vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA (Ariane flight VA252)
- Launch site: ELA-3
- COSPAR ID: 2020-013B
- SCN: 45246

### Technical Specifications
- Type: Geosynchronous satellite
- Series: GEO-KOMPSAT-2
- Predecessor: Chollian-2A
- Operator: Korea Aerospace Research Institute
- Country of origin: South Korea

### Aliases and Identifiers
- GEO-KOMPSAT 2B
- GK-2B
- Cheollian 2B
- Chollian 2B
- GEO-KOMPSAT-2
- 천리안 2B (Korean)
- 정지궤도복합위성 2B호 (Korean)
- 정지궤도복합위성 2B (Korean)
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/11b60rcrr6

### Related Entities
- GEO-KOMPSAT-2: The satellite series Chollian-2B belongs to
- Ariane 5 ECA: The launch vehicle used for Chollian-2B
- Korea Aerospace Research Institute: The operating organization
- Chollian-2A: The predecessor satellite

### Media
- Launch video: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Arianespace_Flight_VA252_-_GEO_KOMPSAT-2B_Presentation.webm

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report