KT's (KRX:030200) satellite division KT SAT launched its new geostationary communications satellite, Koreasat-6A, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Florida early Tuesday, The Korea Times reported the same day.
The satellite will begin serving the government, military, and broadcasters next year following in-orbit testing. This launch is KT SAT's first in seven years, with the last being Koreasat 5A and Koreasat 7 in 2017.
Shares of KT fell nearly 2% in recent trade on Tuesday.
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