[Photo] Preparations for new Korean rocket launch next month

The Korea Space Launch Vehicle-II (KSLV-II), is South Korea’s second carrier rocket, developed entirely by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI). A test launch for the KSLV-II is set to be conducted sometime in late October. Although the official launch is set for 2021, experts say that test launches are necessary because of South Korea’s limited experience in developing aerospace rocket engines. The test launch will take place in Goheung County, South Jeolla Province. The KSLV-II’s predecessor, the KSLV-I, which was made by combing Russian technology, was successfully launched in January of 2013. (photo by Lee Keun-young, staff reporter)