KSLV1
The Korea Space Launch Vehicle-I (KSLV-I), also known as the Naro-1 rocket, is South Korea’s first indigenous space launch vehicle. Developed in collaboration with Russia, the KSLV-I was designed to demonstrate the country’s capability in satellite launch technology and establish a foundation for future space exploration programs.
The rocket was jointly developed by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) and Russia’s Khrunichev State
The first launch of the KSLV-I took place on August 30, 2009, but it failed to reach
Despite its limited success, the KSLV-I program provided valuable experience for South Korea’s subsequent space initiatives,