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S. Korea Successfully Launches Nuri Rocket for Fifth Mission

[Science] : Anchor: South Korea has successfully launched its homegrown Nuri rocket for the fifth time from the Naro Space Center. The rocket is on a mission to put 15 satellites into orbit, including five that are part of the nation’s first domestically launched microsatellite constellation. Rosyn Park ... [more...]

S. Korea Successfully Launches Nuri Rocket for Fifth Mission

South Korea has successfully launched its homegrown Nuri rocket for the fifth time from the Naro Space Center. The rocket was carrying 15 satellites into orbit, including five microsatellites that are part of the nation's first domestically launched microsatellite constellation, according to Yonhap News.

The Nuri rocket, which weighs 200 tons, blasted off at 12:25 p.m. and completed its flight 20 minutes later. It released the satellites at an altitude of around 575 km. The five microsatellites, known as NEONSAT, each weigh less than 100 kilograms and were deployed at intervals of 35 to 40 seconds.

The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) confirmed that the Nuri rocket reached its intended orbit as planned. According to KBS World Radio, the mission includes five satellites that are part of the nation's first domestically launched microsatellite constellation.

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