3.. 2.. 1 blast-offThe rumble of the Naro rocket being launched was accompanied by cheers from thousands of spectators.
People from across the nation gathered at the Space Launch observatory, located just 17 kilometers from the Naro Space Center, on Wednesday.
Their reason? To witness what could be a once in a lifetime event.

{Choy Hyun-ok, Spectator
Gwangju Resident}
"This is the third time I've come here from Gwangju, and I'm so happy I was able to see a successful launch first hand."

{Camera: Lee Ki-wook
}
A few minutes after the launch, an announcement rang throughout the observatory, announcing that everything had gone perfectly according to plan.
The launch was successful. For some, it wasn't their first visit to the observatory.

{Ma Hang-ja, Goheung Resident}
"I am a Goheung resident. I came to all the failed attempts, and it's great to see them succeed at last."

{Lim Il-lang, Goheung Resident}
"I am thankful I've been to all three launch attempts, I'm honored to see them succeed at last. I'm so proud to be part of this country."

{Kim Hyun-bin}
"The whole nation is buzzing with excitement about the success of the launch.
Here in Goeung the thousands of people who got to be part of history in the making plan to celebrate far into the night."
Kim Hyun-bin, Arirang News, Goheung.

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