KOMPSAT-1
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KOMPSAT-1, also known as Arirang-1, was a satellite created by the Korea Aerospace Industries and Korea Aerospace Research Institute, and launched by a United States launch vehicle on 21 December 1999. Wikipedia
Launch date: December 21, 1999
Orbit height: 426 mi
Manufacturer: Korea Aerospace Research Institute
Power: 636 watts
Launch mass: 470 kg (1,040 lb)
Mission duration: 3 years (planned); 8 years (achieved)