What rocket is launching CAS500-3?

CAS500-3 is launching on the KSLV-2 Nuri.

Who is launching CAS500-3?

CAS500-3 is being launched by Korea Aerospace Research Institute, a government launch provider founded in 1989.

Where is CAS500-3 launching from?

CAS500-3 is launching from LC-2 at Naro Space Center, South Korea.

What orbit is CAS500-3 heading to?

CAS500-3 is heading to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

Is the KSLV-2 Nuri reusable?

No — the KSLV-2 Nuri is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the KSLV-2 Nuri flown?

The KSLV-2 Nuri has launched 4 times to date, with 3 successful flights.

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CAS500-3

Earth Science

Success

Korea Aerospace Research Institute(KARI)Government

KSLV-2 NuriSSOorbit

Flight Timeline

T+00:00Liftoff
T+00:49Supersonic
T+01:09Max-Q
T+02:05Stage 2 Separation
T+03:54Fairing Separation
T+04:32Stage 3 Separation
T+12:37Stage 3 Cutoff
T+13:27Payload Deployment Sequence Start
T+15:27Payload Deployment Sequence End

Launch time

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM

Success

Overview

CAS500-3 is a South Korean Earth observation satellites to be used by the Ministry of Science and ICT for space technology verification and space science research.

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#7,130

KARI Mission

Pad Launch

Location Launch

Designator

2025-274

Launch Window

NET

Nov 26, 2025, 4:13 PM

Precision

Second

Schedule Changes

1 update

Lift Off

3:54 PM

Window Open

4:14 PM

Window Close

LC-2

Total Launches

Orbital Attempts

Fastest Turnaround

8mo 2d

Wikipedia Map

Naro Space Center, South Korea

The Naro Space Center is a South Korean spaceport in South Jeolla's Goheung County, operated by the state-run Korea Aerospace Research Institute.

Timezone

Asia/Seoul

Local Launch Time

Nov 27, 2025, 1:13 AM

Total Launches

Total Landings

Coordinates

34.4319, 127.5350

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