First Satellite Launch for South Korea

South Korea joined today the “space nations” group, when it launched its first rocket to orbit, carrying a scientific payload. The successful take-off took place from the Naro Space Center, a facility operated by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute, located some 485 kilometers ... [ read more >> ]

Naro-1 blasting off during South Korea's first successful satellite launch

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Naro-1 blasting off during South Korea's first successful satellite launch