South Korea launches first commercial-grade satellite, as North Korea plans first spy satellite

In this photo released by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute, the Nuri rocket lifts off from the Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Korea, Thursday, May 25, 2023. South Korea launched the commercial-grade satellite Thursday for the first time as part of its growing space development program, as rival North Korea is pushing to place its first military spy satellite into orbit. (Korea Aerospace Research Institute via AP) SEOUL - South Korea launched a commercial-grade satellite for the first time Thursday as part of its growing space development program, as rival North Korea is pushing to place its first military…