KSLV-2 Nuri (Korea Aerospace Research Institute)
The KSLV-2 Nuri is a non-reusable, active launch vehicle manufactured by Korea Aerospace Research Institute (established in 1989). It undertook its inaugural launch on 10/21/2021.
Nuri, also known as KSLV-II, is South Korea's second carrier rocket and the successor to KSLV-1.
KSLV-2 Nuri Specifications
| Variant | 2 |
|---|---|
| Length | 47.2 m |
| Diameter | 3.5 m |
| Stages | 3 |
| Launch Mass | 200 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 2612 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 2600 kg |
KSLV-2 Nuri Launch Record
| Total Launches | 4 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 3 |
| Failed Launches | 1 |
| Pending Launches | 2 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 3 |
Manufacturer
Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI)
Administrator: Lee Sang-Ryool
The Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) established in 1989, is the aeronautics and space agency of Republic of Korea. Its main laboratories are located in Daejeon, in the Daedeok Science Town.