# STSAT-2C

> South Korean satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q3912898](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3912898)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STSat-2C)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/stsat-2c

## Summary
STSAT-2C is a South Korean Earth observation satellite operated by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI). Launched in 2013, it was designed to observe Earth from orbit and was carried into space by the KSLV-I Naro rocket. It represents South Korea's advancements in space technology and collaboration with international partners.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: January 30, 2013 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Operator**: Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), founded in 1989 ([reference](https://www.kari.re.kr/kor/sub01_04.do))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: KSLV-I Naro, a Russo-Korean jointly developed small orbital launch vehicle  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2013-003A  
- **NSSDCA ID**: 2013-003A  
- **Class**: Earth observation satellite and artificial satellite of the Earth  
- **Launch Site**: Naro Space Center  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch on January 30, 2013, from Naro Space Center  

## FAQs
### Q: Who operates STSAT-2C?  
A: STSAT-2C is operated by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), South Korea's national space agency established in 1989.  

### Q: What was the purpose of STSAT-2C?  
A: STSAT-2C was designed as an Earth observation satellite, specifically tasked with monitoring Earth from orbit for scientific and possibly environmental applications.  

### Q: Which rocket launched STSAT-2C?  
A: It was launched aboard the KSLV-I Naro, a small orbital launch vehicle developed jointly by South Korea and Russia.  

## Why It Matters  
STSAT-2C marks a significant milestone in South Korea's space program, demonstrating the country's growing capabilities in satellite technology and Earth observation. Its launch via the KSLV-I Naro, a collaborative project with Russia, highlights international partnerships in space exploration. Earth observation satellites like STSAT-2C provide critical data for environmental monitoring, disaster management, and scientific research, contributing to global efforts in climate studies and resource management.  

## Notable For  
- **Firsts**: Part of South Korea's early efforts in developing indigenous satellite technology.  
- **Collaboration**: Launched using the KSLV-I Naro, a joint project between South Korea and Russia.  
- **Mission Focus**: Dedicated to Earth observation, supporting environmental and scientific research.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: January 30, 2013  
- **Vehicle**: KSLV-I Naro  
- **Site**: Naro Space Center  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Operator**: Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI)  
- **Class**: Earth observation satellite  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2013-003A  

### Significance  
- Represents South Korea's progress in space technology.  
- Contributes to global Earth observation initiatives.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013