Preparation for launch of South Korea's first homegrown space rocket, the Nuri in Goheung
The Nuri, Oct 20, 2021 : The Nuri, the first homegrown space rocket of South Korea, is seen at a launch pad at the Naro Space Center in Goheung, about 485 km (301 miles) south of Seoul, South Korea in this handout photo released by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute. South Korea is going to launch the 200-ton Nuri on Oct 21. The first homegrown space rocket is using liquid engines and the country will become the world's tenth country to send a satellite into space with its own technology, if the launch is successful, local media reported. EDITORIAL USE ONLY. (Mandatory Credit: The Korea Aerospace Research Institute/Handout/AFLO) (SOUTH KOREA)