South Korea tests first indigenous space rocket

• South Korea has successfully tested its first indigenous space rocket. The 'Nuri' rocket will launch a 1.5-tonne payload into orbit 600-800 kilometres above the Earth.
• It is a poled stainless and aluminium block. South Korea's first indigenous rocket failed to reach orbit.
• South Korea intends to launch a spacecraft to the Moon by 2030.
• The satellite failed to eject during its first test in 2009, and it exploded after takeoff during the second test in 2010.

Important Facts

About South Korea

• President: Moon Jae
• Capital: Seoul
• Currency: South Korean won