South Korea rocket 'explodes' moments after take-off

South Korea rocket 'explodes' moments after take-off Page last updated at 10:36 GMT, Thursday, 10 June 2010 11:36 UK E-mail this to a friend Printable version AdvertisementCommunication was lost just two minutes after the KSLV-1 took off A South Korean rocket appears to have exploded moments after take-off, ending the country's latest attempt to join the space-launch industry. The Korea Space Launch Vehicle 1 is thought to have blown up 137 seconds after take-off, said science minister Ahn Byong-man. The rocket lifted off from Goheung's Naro Space Centre at 1701 (0801 GMT). But contact was lost as the rocket reached an altitude of 70 kilometres (44 miles). "Looking from the bright flash seen on the camera mounted on the tip of the rocket, it appears [the KSLV-1] exploded in flight during the first-stage ignition," said Mr Ahn. More

(Source: BBC News - Jun 11)