S Korea prepares to launch first domestically built space rocket

South Korea is scheduled to conduct its first test launch into space of a domestically-built rocket today in a major step toward jumpstarting the country’s space programme.

The three-stage KSLV-II NURI rocket emblazoned with South Korea's flag stood on its launch pad at the Naro Space Center ahead of its scheduled 4pm local time (3pm in Malaysia) blast-off carrying a dummy satellite...