South Korea says it has successfully launched a satellite into space - a major feat that comes just weeks after its neighbor North Korea did thesame.
韩国表示，韩国成功地将一颗卫星送入太空。就在韩国的邻国朝鲜于数星期前将一颗卫星送入轨道后，这是首尔的一个重大胜利。
The Korea Space Launch Vehicle lifted off Wednesday disappearing into the sky above the Naro Space Center on the country's southern coast.
星期三，韩国太空发射器在位于韩国南部海岸的罗老太空中心发射升空。
Science Minister Lee Ju-ho told reporters that the rocket successfully placedthe satellite into orbit, declaring the mission "a success of all our people.
韩国教育科学技术部长官李周浩对记者说，这枚火箭成功地将卫星送入轨道，并宣称这项使命“是我国全体人民的胜利”。
