What Happened
Thruster Replacement Causes Fifth Mission Delay
South Korea’s Nuri launch vehicle is expected to see its fifth launch pushed to late October due to ongoing work to replace thrusters and conduct additional verification procedures on the primary payload, the ultra-small cluster satellites. The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) described the move as a cautious approach to maximize satellite readiness. The launch will carry 10 secondary payload satellites in addition to the primary payload, and KASA plans to convene the Launch Management Committee this month to finalize the launch date, as reported by BigGo Finance.