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Seoul puts 15 satellites into orbit using the Nuri South Korean rocket

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Briefings

South Korea successfully launched 15 new satellites aboard the Nuri rocket during its fifth flight, marking the fourth successful launch since 2021. Five satellites form the NEONSAT constellation, designed to capture images of the Korean Peninsula over three times daily, while the vehicle also carried ten CubeSats. The Nuri, a non-reusable launch vehicle, will remain in orbit before re-entering the atmosphere and disintegrating. This achievement solidifies South Korea's ability to operate a fully developed local launch vehicle capable of transporting useful payloads to orbit.

Key points

• South Korea launched 15 new satellites aboard the Nuri rocket during its fifth flight, the fourth successful launch since 2021.
• Five satellites form the NEONSAT constellation, designed to capture images of the Korean Peninsula over three times daily.

Context

South Korea plans to complete the NEONSAT constellation by launching the sixth satellite in 2026, with the Nuri rocket carrying ten additional CubeSats. Since 2010, the country has invested thousands of millions of dollars in developing the Nuri, with all project phases conducted entirely on Korean soil.

Limitations

The report covers only the Nuri rocket's fifth flight and the NEONSAT constellation's first phase. It does not provide data on the total number of satellites launched since 2010, nor does it include information on the Nuri's future reusability or orbital decay rates.

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