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Falcon 9 Set for Takeoff: SpaceX to Launch South Korea’s KF-02 Satellite This
Cape Canaveral, Florida — August 8, 2025
SpaceX is all set to launch South Korea’s advanced KF-02 military early Thursday morning, marking a significant step in the country’s growing space and defense capabilities. The mission will lift off aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40, with the launch window opening at 03:26 AM EDT (12:56 PM IST).
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🇰🇷 What Is KF-02
The KF-02 (short for Korea Future satellite-02) is a cutting-edge military communications developed for South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). It is designed to:
Improve secure military communications
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Strengthen surveillance and control capabilities
Support South Korea’s long-term vision of space self-reliance
This is the second in the country’s defense program after the successful launch of KF-01 in 2020.
Mission Details at a Glance
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Mission Name | Falcon 9 |
| Launch Vehicle | SpaceX Falcon 9 |
| Customer | South Korea’s DAPA |
| Satellite Type | Military Communications Satellite |
| Launch Site | SLC-40, Cape Canaveral, Florida |
| Launch Date & Time | August 8, 2025 – 03:26 AM EDT / 12:56 PM IST |
| Weather Condition | 85% favorable at liftoff |
Final Words
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