[3] While KITSAT-1 maintains equilibrium by gravity gradient forces, magnetic torque can be used to control attitude if needed.

The experiment's main purpose was to monitor and study space radiation in a 1,320 km (820 mi) low Earth orbit.

The CPE is used to measure the Linear Energy Transfer (LET) spectrum over short time frames, and the TDE is used to measure the total accumulated ionizing radiation dose over long time frames.

[4] Launched in 1992, KITSAT-1, which stands for the Korea Institute of Technology Satellite-1, was the first satellite developed by SaTReC.

[4] The success of the KITSAT-1 program marked the beginning of space technology development for South Korea.

[citation needed] With this launch, South Korea became the 22nd country to operate a satellite.