Tag: NARO-3

Naro-3 Launch Video

Naro-3 Launch Video

KARI, the Korean Aerospace Research Institute released this video of the recently completed KSLV, Naro-3 launch.  Two cameras mounted on the rocket capture the first stage fairing separation,  fairing separation and satellite deployment.

Korean Satellite Calls Home

Korean Satellite Calls Home

Source: Chosun Ilbo South Korea’s aerospace industry achieved a significant milestone with the January 30 launch of its Korean Space Launch Vehicle (KSLV),  dubbed NARO-3.  In order to consider the mission a complete success however,  the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology still needed to verify that the 220 lb STSAT-2c satellite had weathered its ride into space well and […]

Third Try is the Charm for South Korea’s Launch Vehicle

Third Try is the Charm for South Korea’s Launch Vehicle

After two previous launch failures and two scrubs on this flight,  South Korea achieved its first orbital launch earlier today when its KSLV launch vehicle , also called Naro-3 lifted off from the spaceport for which it is named.  Carrying a small research satellite,  STSAT-2C,  the two stage rocket lifted off from the launchpad at 4:00 PM KST and made […]

NASA TDRS-K, Korean KSLV Scheduled for January 30th Launch

NASA TDRS-K, Korean KSLV Scheduled for January 30th Launch

Two launches are scheduled for Wednesday, January 30th. First up is the Korean KSLV, also dubbed Naro-3, which will be making its third attempt, following delays from October 26 and November 29.  The launch is scheduled for a time frame between 3:55  and 7:30 PM KST,  (14 hours ahead of U.S. EST)  with the precise […]

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