Nuri rocket set for 5th launch to place 15 satellites into orbit
South Korea's homegrown Nuri rocket is set for its fifth launch Wednesday, carrying 15 satellites, including five that will form part of the country's first domestically launched microsatellite constellation. The launch is scheduled for around 12:25 p.m. from the Naro Space Center in Goheung, about 330 kilometers south of Seoul, with the exact time to be decided later in the morning, according to…
South Korea's indigenous Nuri rocket is scheduled to launch on Wednesday, carrying a payload of 15 satellites. This marks the fifth launch attempt for the Nuri rocket. The mission is set to take place around 12:25 p.m. from the Naro Space Center in Goheung, located approximately 330 kilometers south of Seoul. The exact launch time will be confirmed earlier in the morning.
The payload comprises five New-space Earth Observation Satellite Constellation for National Safety (NEONSAT) microsatellites and 10 CubeSats. Four hours prior to liftoff, the launch team will commence the process of filling the three-stage rocket with kerosene fuel and liquid oxygen oxidizer following the completion of system checks.
Upon liftoff, the Nuri rocket's first and second stages are anticipated to separate 123 and 268 seconds after lift-off, respectively. Satellite deployment is projected to begin between 810 and 960 seconds at an altitude of roughly 575 kilometers. The five NEONSAT microsatellites, numbered 2 through 6, will be released at intervals of 35 to 40 seconds.
Notably, the Nuri's upper stage will undergo a rotation of about 45 degrees during this deployment process.
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