1 of 5 | On Dec. 4, 2023, the South Korean conducted a test flight of its solid-fuel space rocket from a barge more than two miles off the southern coast of Seogwipo City, Jeju Island. Photo courtesy of Hanwha Systems/ Release
JEJU ISLAND, South Korea, July 26 (UPI) — Late last year, South Korea launched a solid-fuel rocket from a floating barge a little more than 2 miles off the southern coast of Jeju, rattling windows on the resort island as it soared into space where it jettisoned an Earth observation satellite into orbit. Though ostensibly a military project, the launch made Jeju the only regional South Korean government with experience in space flight and announced to the world the island’s entrance into the space industry. Advertisement Rocket launch off Jeju Island. Rattled windows. pic.twitter.com/ni5VjA3Cgf— Darryl Coote (@DarrylCoote) December 4, 2023 Over last few years, Jeju has been quietly courting private aerospace companies and start ups with plans to turn its tourism-dependent isle into a space industry hub. Related To secure U.S. massacre apology, South Korea needs a campaign, ex-State Dept. official says
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