South Korea launched first-ever rocket KSLV-1 into space on this day in 2009

On this day in history, August 25, 2009, South Korea launched its first-ever rocket Vehicle-1 (KSLV-1) kwn as NARO in accomplishment against rival rth Korea under its nascent program. rocket launched from its launch p at Naro Centre in Goheung, however, was unsuccessful to enter its target orbit as paylo separated from second-st booster 8 minutes into airlift, according to reports. 

[ first attempt to launch Naro-1 was conducted on 19 August 2009, but launch was canceled seven minutes 56 seconds before launch. second attempt on 25 August 2009 succeeded in taking off from Naro Center. Credit: Dan Beaumont Museum]

In a press conference at center located in South Korea’s sourn coast, 350 km (220 miles) from Seoul, scientists said that while first st engine and second-st motor engine operated well, in an unforeseen event satellite separated and did t make it to target orbit. 33 metres (108 feet) tall and 3.9 metres (12.8 feet) Science and Techlogy Satellite-2A (STSAT-2A), whose first st was developed by Khrunichev State Research and Production Center, Russia, and second st by Korea Aero Research Institute, failed to separate accurately and h fuel short to overcome ditional weight. However, as per reports, South Korea me a second launch attempt of KSLV-1carrying STSAT-2B on June 10, 2010. That time, only 2 minutes into airlift, vehicle unfortunately exploded. South Korea could successfully launch STSAT-2C, on January 30, 2013, in third attempt. 

Science Minister Ahn Byong-man called project 'partial success' and could t find cause of launch mission’s failure. Officials blamed insufficient booster mechanism that hampered rocket’s trajectory.

At 4:00 p.m. on January 30, 2013, KSLV-I launch vehicle, carrying Naro scientific satellite (STSAT-2C), finally flew into with a brilliant flame, after three consecutive attempts, Korea Aero Research Institute said in a press release.

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Beacon signal for 10 minutes

At 231 seconds, rocket’s 1st and 2nd st separated as planned, and satellite was inserted into its target orbit (300km perigee, 1,500km apogee) at 5:26 pm. ground station received beacon signal from satellite for over 10 minutes indicating its success. “ first contact was me with ground station of Satellite Techlogy Research Center at KAIST in Daejeon during a 14-minute satellite pass over Korean peninsula at 3:28 a.m. confirming that satellite was operating rmally,” Korea Aero Research Institute confirmed in release. 

[Testing St 1 of KSLV -1 launcher at Khrunichev. Credit: Khrunichev State Research and Production Center]

[Rollout to launch p of KSLV -1 launcher at Khrunichev. Credit: Khrunichev State Research and Production Center]

[ KSLV's first launch in August 2009 fell short of orbit. Credit: KARI]

[ South Korean KSLV-1 rocket sits on launch p during ground tests before its first launch in 2009. Credit: KARI]

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