Question 1

What rocket is launching Flight Test 2?

Accepted Answer

Flight Test 2 is launching on the KSLV-2 Nuri.

Question 2

Who is launching Flight Test 2?

Accepted Answer

Flight Test 2 is being launched by Korea Aerospace Research Institute, a government launch provider founded in 1989.

Question 3

Where is Flight Test 2 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Flight Test 2 is launching from LC-2 at Naro Space Center, South Korea.

Question 4

What orbit is Flight Test 2 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Flight Test 2 is heading to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

Question 5

Is the KSLV-2 Nuri reusable?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How many times has the KSLV-2 Nuri flown?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What is the Flight Test 2 mission?

Accepted Answer

Second flight of the KSLV-II "Nuri" launch vehicle, carrying a dummy satellite Payload of 1500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit.

The mission will in addition launch the performance verification satellite (PVSAT) and four Cubesats:
- CubeSat (6U) STEP Cube Lab-II
- CubeSat (3U) SNUGLITE-II
- CubeSat (3U) MIMAN
- CubeSat (3U) RANDEV

Flight Test 2

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

LC-2

Naro Space Center, South Korea

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