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South Korea sets Nuri rocket launch time for 12:25pm local from Naro Space Center

Korea AeroSpace Administration announced the launch timing on 7 October 2026 for the 5th Nuri mission.

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South Korea has set a launch time of 12:25pm local time for the Nuri rocket, to depart from the Naro Space Center in Goheung. Korea AeroSpace Administration administrator Oh Tae-seok announced the timing on 7 October 2026.[3] Hanwha Aerospace led manufacturing and total assembly for this 5th Nuri rocket mission. The company operated 20 of 22 launch control center consoles during the mission. Approximately 300 domestic South Korean companies participated in component manufacturing, assembly, testing and launch operations for the flight.[1][4] Following successful completion of the launch, President Lee Jae-myung requested that future rocket launch cycles be shortened to advance satellite technology.[2]
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  1. Hanwha Aerospace led manufacturing and total assembly for the 5th Nuri rocket launch, and operated 20 of 22 launch control center consoles during the mission. · 세계일보
  2. Following successful Nuri launch completion, President Lee Jae-myung requested that future rocket launch cycles be shortened to advance satellite technology. · The Kyunghyang ShinmunSouth Korea
  3. Korea AeroSpace Administration administrator Oh Tae-seok stated on 2026-10-07 that South Korea's Nuri rocket will launch at 12:25pm local time from the Naro Space Center in Goheung. · Yonhap News AgencySouth Korea
  4. Approximately 300 domestic South Korean companies participated in component manufacturing, assembly, testing and launch operations for the 5th Nuri mission. · 세계일보
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