South Korea Launches Rocket in July


	South Korea Launches Rocket in July

lakotahope

6-10-2009 9:49 PM

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south korea rocket, space vehicle, rocket

lakotahope says:

Since the Russians helped I reckon it will fly...
I just hope it clears Japan, since they seem to be in the line of fire from N Korea and now S Korea.

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