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Mugungwa 3 was a South Korean geosynchronous satellite launched by an Ariane 42P rocket from Kourou at 10:34 UT. It replaced Koreasat 1 that had been operational since August, 1995.

Alternate Names

Koreasat 3

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 1999-09-04
Launch Vehicle: Ariane 42P
Launch Site: Kourou, French Guiana