Daejeon-based companies have successfully developed the ultra-small Cube Satellite 'Daejeon SAT 1,' which was launched into space aboard the Nuri rocket.
On October 9, the city of Daejeon announced that Daejeon SAT 1 successfully established two-way communication with the ground station during its sixth communication attempt at 11:20 PM the previous day, followed by another successful communication at 12:46 AM on the same day.
Prior to this, Daejeon SAT 1 had separated from the Nuri rocket and entered its target orbit, but it failed to secure a signal during five communication attempts. The issues were attributed to altitude angles, radio frequency interference, and ground station noise.
Currently, the satellite's key functions, including battery operation, attitude control system, camera orientation, and GPS information reception, are confirmed to be functioning normally. The city plans to conduct additional communications to check the solar power generation status and, once satellite operations stabilize, will begin Earth observation missions.
Daejeon SAT 1 was jointly developed by five local space companies, including the city of Daejeon, Steplab, CSO, EPS Tech, and MID. The satellite is equipped with an electro-optical camera, solar panels, power control devices, and space-grade memory developed by local firms.
Daejeon Mayor Heo Tae-jeong emphasized, "Successfully confirming the first signal sent from Daejeon SAT in space is a significant moment that showcases the potential of Daejeon's technology and companies in the space sector."
He added, "Starting with this communication, we will support Daejeon SAT in successfully carrying out its mission and will work harder to foster a space industry ecosystem that enables local companies to enter the global space market."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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