Naro Space Center is a South Korean spaceport in Goheung County, South Jeolla operated by the state-run Korea Aerospace Research Institute.(34°25′55″N 127°32′06″E / 34.431867°N 127.535069°E / 34.431867; 127.535069). The essential technology of construction depends almost entirely on Russia.
The spaceport is located about 485 km (300 mi) south of Seoul. It includes a launch pad, a control tower, rocket assembly and test facilities, facilities f...
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Naro Space Center is a South Korean spaceport in Goheung County, South Jeolla operated by the state-run Korea Aerospace Research Institute.(34°25′55″N 127°32′06″E / 34.431867°N 127.535069°E / 34.431867; 127.535069). The essential technology of construction depends almost entirely on Russia.
The spaceport is located about 485 km (300 mi) south of Seoul. It includes a launch pad, a control tower, rocket assembly and test facilities, facilities for satellite control testing and assembly, a media center, an electric power station, a space experience hall and a landing field; .
The first launch, initially planned for 19 August 2009, was performed on 25 August 2009 using a Russo-South Korean Naro-1 rocket, but failed to reach the desired orbit. Another rocket launch from Naro is planned for May 2010.
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