South Korea launched its first-ever military communications satellite "ANASIS-II" by private operator SpaceX on 21 July 2020. The information was passed by Seoul's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). The move by the country aims to build up its defence capabilities. ANASIS-II: ♦ ANASIS-II is aimed to enhance the South's defence against the nuclear-armed North Korea, which invaded in 1950. ♦ The satellite was carried by Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. ♦ ANASIS-II will reach its orbit of 36,000 kilometres and South Korea's military will take over the system in October after testing. ♦ South Korea and the United States are security allies. The US has stationed 28,500 troops in the country.
Month: Current Affairs July 2020
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