Nuri rocket sets new milestone for Korea's aerospace industry
The Nuri space launch vehicle blasts off from Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province, Thursday, to place satellites into orbit 550 kilometers above the Earth. Courtesy of Korea Aerospace Research InstituteLocally-developed rocket succeeds in putting satellites into spaceBy Baek Byung-yeulKorea succeeded in launching a locally-developed space rocket, Thursday, placing satellites into Earth orbit to mark another milestone in the country's space program and solidify the nation's position as an aerospace powerhouse.The science ministry said Thursday that the Nuri rocket lifted off successfully from Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province, and placed eight satellites, including its main payload, the NEXTSAT-2 satellite, in orbit 550 kilometers above the Earth.Lee Jong-ho, minister of science and ICT, announces the successful launch of Korea's homegrown space rocket Nuri at the Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province, Thursday. Courtesy of Korea Aerospace Research Institute“Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) confirmed that the Nuri rocket s
May 25, 2023By Baek Byung-yeul