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KARI sets November 7 target for fifth Nuri rocket launch

The Nuri rocket was raised to vertical position at Naro Space Center on October 6, 2026

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South Korea's Nuri rocket was moved to the launch pad and raised into vertical position at Goheung's Naro Space Center on October 6. [4] The Korea Aerospace Research Institute has scheduled the fifth flight of the Nuri vehicle for November 7. [1] The United Nations inaugurated 2026 World Space Week this week. The official theme is 'Rocket Revolution', with focus on reusable rockets, modern launch vehicles and launch cost reduction. [2] [5] [6] On 6 October 2025, the US Federal Aviation Administration first proposed streamlined regulations for commercial space launches and re-entries. The draft rules include electronic application submission and consolidated safety analysis requirements. [3] [7]
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  1. The Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) announced on November 28 that the fifth launch of the Nuri rocket is scheduled for November 7. · The Kyunghyang ShinmunSouth Korea
  2. World Space Week 2026 uses the official theme 'Rocket Revolution'. · Diario Expreso
  3. On 2025-10-06, the US Federal Aviation Administration announced it is proposing streamlined regulations for commercial space launches and re-entries. · Investing.com
  4. The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) stated on October 6, 2026, that South Korea's Nuri rocket was moved to the launchpad and raised into a vertical position at the Naro Space Center in Goheung. · Yonhap News AgencySouth Korea
  5. The United Nations inaugurated the annual World Space Week 2026, focused on space launch systems and climate monitoring data. · EcoPortal.net
  6. The 2026 theme will focus on reusable rockets, modern launch vehicles, and launch cost reduction technologies. · Diario Expreso
  7. Proposed FAA rule changes include electronic launch application submission, flexible safety demonstration standards, and consolidation of three required safety analyses into a single submission. · Investing.com
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