Credit: Korea.net
The Nuri (KSLV-II) was successfully launched on November 27th from the Naro Space Center in South Korea. The Nuri is South Korea’s first privately held launch vehicle, carrying with it CAS500-3, a medium-sized next-generation satellite, and 12 cube satellites, which were also successfully deployed into orbit.
Yoon Youngbin, Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration, shared that the South Korean government plans two more launches of the Nuri throughout 2027. The government also plans to further improve the country’s space development through improved next generation launch vehicles.
Previously, Nuri’s first three launches were managed by the Korea Aerospace Administration; however, Hanwha Aerospace took the lead for Nuri’s latest launch, helping establish the NewSpace industry within the country.
South Korea’s president, President Lee Jae Myung, congratulated the launch by stating:
I would like to express my deep gratitude and encouragement to the researchers and related industry workers who gave me all their efforts day and night. I am very proud of you, who are opening the space age of Korea with unstoppable innovation.
President Lee Jae Myung continued, sharing how this first use of a private company leading the Nuri launch success, from production to operation, is fundamental in the country’s pursuit of even greater possibilities. He expects the Nuri's success will propel the country forward in becoming a space power.
We are proud to share that VPT's DC-DC converters were on board for this historic mission, and we congratulate everyone involved with the Nuri launch. We look forward to its continued success!
