Naro Space Center / spaceport
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Naro Space Center is a South Korean spaceport in South Jeolla's Goheung County, operated by the state-run Korea Aerospace Research Institute. The spaceport is located about 485 km (300 mi) south of Seoul. It includes two launch pads, a control tower, rocket assembly and test facilities, facilities for satellite control testing and assembly, a media center, an electric power station, a space experience hall and a landing field.
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faq
Where is Naro Space Center?
Naro Space Center is located in South Korea. (source, as of 2026-07-08)
How many launches has Naro Space Center hosted?
Naro Space Center has hosted 5 launches. (source, as of 2026-07-08)
Who operates Naro Space Center?
Naro Space Center is operated by Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI). (source, as of 2026-07-08)
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countrySouth Korea
operatorKorea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI)
first launch2013-01-30
launches total5
statusactive
websitekari.re.kr
timeline
- 20222022-06-21Nuri reaches orbit on its second flight from Naro (source, as of 2026-07-12)
- 20212021-10-21Nuri (KSLV-2) fails to reach orbit on its maiden flight from Naro (source, as of 2026-07-12)
- 20132013-01-30Naro-1 launches STSAT-2C on its third flight from Naro Space Center (source, as of 2026-07-12)
- 20102010-06-10Naro-1 fails again on its second launch attempt from Naro (source, as of 2026-07-12)
- 20092009-08-25Naro-1 fails on South Korea's first orbital launch attempt (source, as of 2026-07-12)
- 2009-06-12Naro Space Center officially opens as South Korea's first space launch complex (source, as of 2026-07-12)
sources
[1] en.wikipedia.org ↗
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