South Korea’s fifth Nuri rocket is scheduled to launch at 12:23 on 7 July, carrying 15 satellites. ^[2] The flight will lift off from the Naro Space Center in Gohyeon, Jeollanam-do. Pre-launch full assembly and electrical checks were completed with no reported issues. ^[5] This mission will carry a record number of payloads for the vehicle, surpassing the 13 satellites launched on the fourth Nuri flight in November 2024. ^[4] Hanwha Aerospace has assigned 42 personnel to the launch, with 23 stationed in the Launch Control Center and 10 on the pad. ^[7] Two commercial rockets targeting 2026 debuts are now expected to slip into next year. Relativity Space’s Terran R, planned for Cape Canaveral LC-16, is widely expected to delay its first launch to 2027. ^[1] Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket also faces a narrowing window for a 2026 launch from Wallops, with a 2027 debut becoming increasingly likely. ^[3] A 90% success rate across missions is required for the Nuri rocket to be recognised as a reliable carrier in the global commercial satellite market. ^[6]