S Korea to make third rocket launch bid in October

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S Korea to make third rocket launch bid in October

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South Korea will make its 3rd attempt next month to put a satellite in space, said science ministry.

11 September,2012 12:37 pm

The Korea Space Launch Vehicle (KSLV-I), whose two previous launches both ended in failure, will blast off between October 26-31, depending on prevailing weather conditions, the ministry said in a statement.The first stage of the space vehicle is manufactured by Russia, combined with a solid-fuelled second stage built by South Korea.Currently, only three Asian countries -- China, India and Japan -- have successfully launched a satellite into orbit.In South Koreas first attempt in 2009, the KSLV-I actually attained orbit but faulty release mechanisms prevented proper deployment of the satellite.A second attempt the following year also ended in failure when the rocket exploded in mid-flight.