South Korea's Nuri rocket set for fifth launch with 15 satellites

2026-10-06 · Tech · South Korea

South Korea's homegrown Nuri rocket is scheduled to lift off Wednesday afternoon from the Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province, carrying 15 satellites, according to the Korea Aerospace Research Institute. The payload includes five New-space Earth Observation Satellite Constellation, or NeonSat, satellites. The rocket was moved to the launchpad on the eve of the fifth launch, Yonhap reported. The mission is a key test of South Korea's domestic launch capabilities.

Why it matters：A successful launch would advance South Korea's space and satellite ambitions, strengthening its role in the global space economy.

Key points

• The Nuri rocket is set to launch Wednesday from Naro Space Center.
• It carries 15 satellites, including five NeonSat craft.
• The rocket was moved to the pad on Tuesday.

Sources (original reporting)

• The Korea Herald
• Yonhap

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