The nation's first space rocket was installed at its launch pad Monday, two days ahead of its launch.

The Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) said Monday that the rocket was set up vertically at 4 p.m., about 20 minutes after setup began. KARI said the installation process was scheduled for 2 p.m. but was delayed due to last-minute technical inspections.

The rocket named Naro was moved to the launch pad at around 9:30 a.m. Monday, about one hour after it left the assembly complex in the Naro Space Center.

The Korea Meteorological Administration says the weather is not expected to hinder the launch of the Naro, also known as the Korea Space Launch Vehicle-One (KSLV-1).

Also on Monday, a joint security team went into alert to prevent any possible contingencies, ranging from terror threats to fires. The 300-member team is comprised of antiterrorist agents, police and firefighters and medical personnel from 15 agencies.

Fire engines, helicopters, ambulances and detoxification vehicles are on standby around the space center. The public’s access to within three kilometers from the space center is strictly limited.

The space rocket is scheduled to blast off on Wednesday afternoon at the Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province.