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South Korea successfully launched the NEONSAT-1A nanosatellite into low Earth orbit as part of an Earth observation constellation aimed at enhancing disaster management and national security. Developed by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, the satellite was launched aboard Rocket Lab's Electron rocket from New Zealand. NEONSAT-1A is the second of a planned 11 satellites, with the full constellation expected to be operational by 2027.