AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, South Korea on July 18 delayed the launch of its first military satellite by 10 days to August 20 at the request of the U.S. launching company, defense officials said.
The Mugunghwa 5 military communications satellite was originally due to lift off on August 10 from the South Pacific.
US-based firm Sea Launch is responsible for the launch into orbit at 36,000 kilometers (22,000 miles). France
