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Nuri (KSLV-II) / launch vehicle

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Nuri (KSLV-II) is a three-stage launch vehicle described as a small/medium-lift launcher, manufactured by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (design) with final assembly by Korea Aerospace Industries. Its country of origin is South Korea. It first flew on 21 October 2021 from the Naro Space Center.

(source, as of 2026-07-08)

key specs

payload to LEO //2,600 kgas of 2026-07-08
height //47.2 mas of 2026-07-08
flight record //3 / 4 (75.0% success)computed

faq

Who builds Nuri (KSLV-II)?

Nuri (KSLV-II) is built by Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI). (source, as of 2026-07-08)

How many times has Nuri (KSLV-II) flown?

Nuri (KSLV-II) has flown 4 times. (source, as of 2026-07-08)

When did Nuri (KSLV-II) first fly?

Nuri (KSLV-II) first flew on 2021-10-21. (source, as of 2026-07-08)

Is Nuri (KSLV-II) reusable?

Nuri (KSLV-II) is not reusable. (source, as of 2026-07-08)