South Korea’s indigenously built Nuri rocket successfully launched on Wednesday, placing 15 satellites into their designated orbits, according to reports from Seoul.
The launch is being viewed as a major achievement for South Korea’s space programme. The reports did not identify officials or organisations involved beyond the rocket itself.
Nuri rocket launch marks milestone for South Korea
The successful mission demonstrated the Nuri rocket’s ability to carry satellites into orbit. All 15 satellites were reported to have reached their designated orbits.
