What Happened
Nuri Completes Fifth Successful Launch With Complex Satellite Deployment
South Korea’s Nuri rocket has successfully launched 15 satellites into orbit, marking its fifth consecutive successful flight. The mission, which included the deployment of five primary Earth-observation satellites and 10 smaller CubeSats, was the rocket’s most complex yet. The launch is a significant milestone for South Korea’s space program, which is increasingly relying on private industry participation. The Nuri rocket was developed by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute with the participation of hundreds of South Korean companies, including Hanwha Aerospace, which played a key role in the launch. This development was first reported by Aju Press.