{
  "id": 12264758,
  "title": "Nuri rocket moved to launchpad on eve of fifth launch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/nuri-rocket-moved-to-launchpad-on-eve-of-fifth-launch-12264758",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-06T00:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20261006/nuri-rocket-moved-to-launchpad-on-eve-of-fifth-launch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Korea's homegrown Nuri rocket commenced its journey to the launchpad on Tuesday, a day before its scheduled fifth launch, according to the Korea Aerospace Research Institute. The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) reported that the launch team initiated the transportation of the rocket at 6 a.m. from the assembly complex to the launchpad at the Naro Space Center in Goheung, roughly 330 kilometers south of Seoul. The transportation process is projected to take approximately 90 minutes.\n\nUpon arrival, the rocket will be positioned vertically on the launch platform. The launch team will subsequently connect the rocket to the umbilical systems, which are responsible for supplying power and other essential links. A series of checks will then be conducted to prepare the rocket for the injection of fuel and oxidizer. According to the Korea Aerospace Research Institute, these preparations at the launchpad are anticipated to be finalized by the end of the day.\n\nBefore the launch, KASA will convene a launch management committee on Wednesday. The committee's task will be to ascertain the final launch time, taking into account the rocket's technical readiness, weather conditions, and the potential risk of collisions with existing space objects.",
  "summary": "Korea's homegrown Nuri rocket began its journey to the launchpad Tuesday, a day before its scheduled fifth launch, the country's space agency said. The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) said the launch team began transporting the rocket at 6 a.m. from the assembly complex to the launchpad at the Naro Space Center in Goheung, about 330 kilometers south of Seoul. The transportation process is…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Nuri rocket moved to launchpad on eve of fifth launch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/nuri-rocket-moved-to-launchpad-on-eve-of-fifth-launch",
        "published": "2026-10-05T22:47:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Nuri rocket moved to launchpad on eve of fifth launch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/nuri-rocket-moved-to-launchpad-on-eve-of-fifth-launch",
        "published": "2026-10-06T00:17:02.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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