ISRO superstitious before rocket launch?September 23rd, 2009 SRIHARIKOTA - Scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) do not just rely on scientific calculations before a rocket launch - they also seek divine help. Prior to every launch, the scientists make a visit to Tirupathi to have a 'darshan' of Lord Balaji seeking his blessings by placing a replica of the rocket to be launched.
SKorea's first rocket takes off but fails to put satellite into its orbitAugust 25th, 2009 SKorea rocket takes off, satellite launch failsSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea's first rocket launch failed to push a satellite into orbit but may still anger rival North Korea, coming just months after the communist nation's own launch drew international condemnation. Vice Science Minister Kim Jung-hyun told reporters Wednesday that one of two covers for the satellite apparently failed to come off, making it drop back toward Earth.
South Korea to launch its first satelliteAugust 19th, 2009 SEOUL - South Korea prepared to launch its first space rocket Wednesday with the aim of sending a scientific satellite into orbit. Following a series of delays, the Korea Space Launch Vehicle-1, a Russian-made device, was scheduled to launch from the country's space centre on the south coast between 4.40 and 6.20 p.m.
South Korea cancels first-ever satellite launchAugust 19th, 2009 SEOUL - South Korea Wednesday cancelled the launch of its first space rocket at the last minute owing to technical problems. With only eight minutes to go in the countdown, mission controllers decided to suspend the launch of the Korea Space Launch Vehicle-1, which was to send a scientific satellite into orbit, the South Korean science ministry said.
SKorea to launch 1st rocket into space months after rival NKorea's rocket testAugust 18th, 2009 SKorea to launch 1st rocket; eyes on NK responseSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea prepared Tuesday to launch its first rocket, just four months after rival North Korea defiantly launched its own and quickly was slapped with U.N. sanctions. The North has warned it would closely watch the international response to South Korea's launch Wednesday.
North Korea closely watching South Korea's satellite launch plansAugust 10th, 2009 Seoul (South Korea), Aug.10 (ANI0: The North Korean Government said Monday it was closely watch the international response to South Korea's planned satellite launch after Pyongyang was brought before the UN Security Council for what it said was a similar move. South Korea plans to launch a satellite into space for the first time next week.
North Korea spent $700 mn on weapons tests: ReportJuly 6th, 2009 SEOUL - North Korea has spent over $700 million on rocket and nuclear tests since April, a South Korean newspaper estimated Monday. The seven rocket tests Saturday alone cost an estimated $43 million, South Korean daily Chosun Ilbo reported citing government figures.
Seoul to spend billions on thwarting North Korea threatJuly 3rd, 2009 SEOUL - South Korea Friday announced plans to spend billions on sophisticated technology to counter the perceived threat of a North Korean nuclear attack. The defence ministry, reacting to the latest rocket tests by North Korea, said it would be budgeting a total of 178 trillion won (about $140 billion).
North Korea fires two missiles, claims South KoreaJuly 2nd, 2009 SEOUL - North Korea Thursday fired what appeared to be two short-range missiles off its east coast, a South Korean Defence Ministry spokesman said. North Korea had last fired a series of short-range missiles in the week after its May 25 nuclear test.
With space shuttle launch on hold, NASA unmanned moon rocket aims for Thursday liftoffJune 17th, 2009 NASA aims for unmanned moon rocket launch ThursdayWASHINGTON — NASA plans to launch an unmanned rocket to the moon Thursday, the first such mission in a decade. The space agency announced plans for the Cape Canaveral launch Wednesday after deciding to postpone a space shuttle mission because of a hydrogen gas leak.
North Korea assembling long-range missile, says reportJune 3rd, 2009 SEOUL - An intercontinental missile has been brought to an assembly hall at a new launch site on North Korea's northwest coast, a South Korean newspaper reported Wednesday. The missile appeared to be a longer version of the Taepodong 2 rocket that North Korea was believed to have fired April 5, an informed source told the JoongAng Ilbo.
North Korea planning to test medium-range rocket, says reportJune 2nd, 2009 SEOUL - North Korea appeared to be preparing to test a medium-range missile at the same time as an intercontinental one, a South Korean media report said Tuesday. Evidence of launch preparations has been observed at a site at Anbyeon on its east coast, the state-run Yonhap news agency quoted an unnamed member of parliament as saying.
North Korea conducts second nuclear test (Lead)May 25th, 2009 SEOUL - North Korea said Monday it "successfully" conducted a nuclear test, following up on earlier threats issued after the UN Security Council criticised a rocket launch by the Stalinist state. "According to the demand of our scientists and technicians, our republic has successfully conducted another underground nuclear test on May 25...
After nuclear test, North Korea test-fires missile (Third Lead)May 25th, 2009 SEOUL - North Korea appeared to have test-fired a short-range missile Monday after it conducted a nuclear test, a media report said. The 130 km-range missile was fired from its Musudanri missile base in Southern Hamkyung province, South Korea's Yonhap News Agency said.
Japan's threat to destroy rocket act of war, says North KoreaApril 1st, 2009 MOSCOW - Pyongyang has announced that any attempt by Japan to shoot down a rocket, which is scheduled to launch a communications satellite April 4-8, would be considered an act of war, a media report said Wednesday. North Korea announced the launch plans in February, which is due to take place from its Musudan-ri launch site.
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