Testing Stage 1 of South Korea launcher
Testing Stage 1 of KSLV -1 launcher at Khrunichev, July 2012. The window for the third attempt to launch will open on Jan. 30, 2013. The second attempt to launch failed in June 2010, as did the first try in August 2009.
Naro Rocket's 2010 Launch
South Korea readies its new Naro 1 rocket for a June 10, 2010 launch that ended with an apparent explosion just minutes after liftoff.
Korea Space Launch Vehicle -1 (KSLV-1) Rollout
The Korea Space Launch Vehicle -1 (KSLV-1), carrying South Korea's STSAT-2 satellite, rolled out at the Naro Space Center for a launch at 5 p.m. local time, August 25, 2009. The vehicle failed to perform as expected and did not place the satellite in orbit.
KSLV-1 Rocket on Launch Pad
The Korea Space Launch Vehicle -1 (KSLV-1), carrying South Korea's STSAT-2 satellite, stood on the launch pad at the Naro Space Center for a launch at 5 p.m. local time, August 25, 2009. The vehicle failed to perform as expected and did not place the satellite in orbit.
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