Flight Test
Nuri
Korea Aerospace Research Institute
Rocket Launch Videos
Mission
Flight Test
- Type: Test Flight
- Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Maiden flight of the KSLV-II "Nuri" launch vehicle, carrying a dummy Payload of 1500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit.
Third stage failed to place the payload simulator into orbit, for unknown reason.
Location
LC-2
Naro Space Center, South Korea
LC-2 has witnessed the launch of 5 rockets, including 4 orbital launch attempts. While Naro Space Center, South Korea, has been the site for 8 rocket launches.
The Naro Space Center is a South Korean spaceport in South Jeolla's Goheung County, operated by the state-run Korea Aerospace Research Institute.
Rocket
Korea Aerospace Research Institute KSLV-2 Nuri
Nuri, also known as KSLV-II, is South Korea's second carrier rocket and the successor to KSLV-1.
Agency
Korea Aerospace Research Institute
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.
