South Korea launched its first satellite, Uribyol-1 (aka KITSAT-1, KITSTA-A, KITSAT-OSCAR 23), August 10, 1992. It was a product of the Korean Institute of Technology Satellite and given the nickname "Our Star". It was expected to have a lifespan of only 5 years but communications were maintained for 12 years.
At the time, South Korea became the 22nd country to operate a satellite.
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