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Several countries have developed their own rockets capable of launching payloads into space. These countries have invested in space programs that include the design, testing, and deployment of orbital rockets. Here is a list of countries that have successfully built and launched such rockets:

• Notable Rockets: Saturn V, Space Shuttle, Falcon 9, Delta IV, Atlas V, SLS (Space Launch System)
• Space Agency: NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
• Private Companies: SpaceX, Blue Origin, United Launch Alliance (ULA)

• Notable Rockets: R-7 (Soyuz), Proton, Zenit, Angara
• Space Agency: Roscosmos (Russian Federal Space Agency)

• Notable Rockets: Long March series (Chang Zheng), including Long March 3B, Long March 5
• Space Agency: CNSA (China National Space Administration)

• Notable Rockets: Ariane series (Ariane 5, Ariane 6)
• Space Agency: CNES (National Centre for Space Studies) and ESA (European Space Agency)

• Notable Rockets: H-IIA, H-IIB, Epsilon
• Space Agency: JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)

• Notable Rockets: PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle), GSLV (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle)
• Space Agency: ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)

• Notable Rockets: Shavit
• Space Agency: ISA (Israel Space Agency)

• Notable Rockets: Safir, Simorgh
• Space Agency: ISA (Iranian Space Agency)

• Notable Rockets: Unha series (derived from Taepodong-2)
• Space Agency: NADA (National Aerospace Development Administration)

• Notable Rockets: Naro-1, KSLV-II (Nuri)
• Space Agency: KARI (Korea Aerospace Research Institute)

• Notable Rockets: Black Arrow (historical; UK no longer has an active national rocket program but is involved in international collaborations)
• Space Agency: UKSA (UK Space Agency)

• Notable Rockets: VLS-1 (program was developed but not fully successful; Brazil is still active in space technology development)
• Space Agency: AEB (Brazilian Space Agency)

• Notable Rockets: Zenit, Tsyklon (inherited from Soviet-era technologies, Ukraine continues to develop space technologies)
• Space Agency: SSAU (State Space Agency of Ukraine)

In addition to the countries listed above, several other nations are actively developing or have developed rocket technology with varying degrees of success, including:

• Turkey: Developing the Gokturk series of rockets.
• United Arab Emirates: Partnering with other nations, with ambitions for indigenous rocket development.
• Australia: Developing the capability for launching small satellites.

These countries have made significant investments in their space programs, developing the necessary infrastructure, technology, and expertise to build and launch rockets capable of reaching space. The list is evolving as more nations seek to develop or expand their space capabilities, reflecting the growing global interest in space exploration and satellite deployment.