"Early this morning, the fourth launch of the Nuri launch vehicle was successfully completed. I sincerely congratulate everyone, together with the 3.3 million residents of the province."
On the morning of November 27, Governor Park Wansu of Gyeongnam Province celebrated the successful completion of the fourth launch of the Korean launch vehicle Nuri.
Launch scene of Korea’s indigenous launch vehicle Nuriho (KSLV-II) 4th flight. Screenshot from the official YouTube channel of Korea Aerospace Research Institute.
Governor Park stated, "The success of Nuri began in Gyeongnam," adding, "Companies in the Gyeongnam region have taken the lead in the production and operation of the launch vehicle, proving that Gyeongnam has established itself as a key hub for the aerospace industry."
He further emphasized, "This launch is an important milestone in the development of Korea's aerospace sector and marks Gyeongnam Province's first step toward becoming a global center of the space industry."
He also noted, "In particular, this was the first nighttime launch conducted domestically, and with the successful entry of the next-generation medium-sized satellite No. 3 and twelve CubeSats into their target orbits, Gyeongnam's outstanding technological capabilities have been showcased to the world."
Governor Park stated, "Gyeongnam Province will continue to lead the space industry ecosystem through ongoing technological advancement and launch vehicle development," and added, "We will do our utmost to ensure that Gyeongnam firmly establishes itself as a global center of the aerospace industry."
Myeongju Kim, Deputy Governor for Economic Affairs of Gyeongnam Province, Dongsik Park, Mayor of Sacheon, Hyungdoo Choi, Member of the National Assembly, and other officials from companies, institutions, and organizations in the Gyeongnam region are celebrating the successful 4th launch of the Korean launch vehicle Nuriho at the Naro Space Center in Goheung, Jeonnam. Provided by Gyeongnam Province
In the early morning at the Naro Space Center in Goheung, Jeonnam, the Nuri (KSLV-II) was launched and successfully entered its planned orbit. It is the first Korean launch vehicle produced under private sector leadership.
Many of the key players behind the successful fourth launch of Nuri were companies and institutions from the Gyeongnam region.
Hanwha Aerospace, headquartered in Changwon, Gyeongnam, received technology transfer from the Korea Aerospace Research Institute and was responsible for engine manufacturing and assembly, as well as participating in launch operations. In addition, related companies within the province contributed their technology and support as partner companies.
Hyundai Rotem, also based in Changwon, designed and manufactured combustion performance test facilities for each stage of the launch vehicle, while the main payload, the next-generation medium-sized satellite No. 3, was developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), headquartered in Sacheon.
The fairing of Nuri was produced by Space Pro (formerly Korea Fiber), which operates its headquarters in Miryang and a business site in Hamyang, while the Space Aviation Administration in Sacheon oversaw the launch and handled administrative support and processing.
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