Science2 hOctober 6, 2026, 09:03

Nuri's Fifth Launch Puts Korea's Private Space Industry to the Test

South Korea's Nuri (KSLV-II) rocket is set to launch on Oct. 7 between 12:23 and 13:23 local time from the Naro Space Center. It will carry a record 15 satellites to a sun-synchronous orbit at about 500 km, with private staff operating 18 of 22 launch consoles.

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Nuri's Fifth Launch Puts Korea's Private Space Industry to the Test

Nuri launch is scheduled for Oct. 7, window 12:23–13:23, outcome expected by 16:00
The rocket will deploy 15 satellites: five KAIST NEONSAT and 10 CubeSats
Hanwha Aerospace assigned 42 staff; private operators run 18 of 22 consoles
From the sixth launch, private firms will handle full vehicle assembly

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