∎ KITSAT-1

Launched in August 1992, KITSAT-1 was the first Korean satellite, developed by SaTRec after three years of participation in an educational program at the University of Surrey in satellite development and training of researchers.

KITSAT-1 was used to conduct experiments in earth imaging and audio/video communication. The successful launch of KITSAT-1 opened the door to space exploration for Korea and allowed the nation to take pride in being one of the few nations in the world to have a national satellite.

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Objectives
- To acquire satellite development technology
- To train experts in the field of satellite technology
- To promote the space industry and expand public interest in space science
- To conduct research on the space environment Key Specifications

Orbit	1300 km circular orbit (inclination : 66.08o)
Size	352x356x670 mm
Weight	48.6 kg
Power Rating	Max. 30 W
Attitude Control Method	Gravity-gradient stabilization, magnetic torquer, < 5 deg pointing accuracy
Communication (Transfer Speed)	Uplink (145 MHz frequency band): 9600 bps Downlink (435.175 MHz frequency band): 9600bps
Main Computer	OBC186(80C186)
Payloads	Digital Store and Forward Communication Experiment (DSFCE) CCD Earth Imaging System (CEIS) Digital Signal Processing Experiment (DSPE) Cosmic Ray Experiment (CRE)