Earth Science
NeonSat-2 to 6 are part of the South Korean government's Earth observation micro-satellite constellation NeonSat (New-space Earth Observation Satellite). The NeonSat constellation is the first satellite system developed by the government using a mass-production approach for precise monitoring of the Korean Peninsula.
Orbital Attempt
#7,349
KARI Mission
#9
Pad Launch
#6
Location Launch
#9
Sep 30, 2026, 12:00 AM
Quarter 3
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Nuri, also known as KSLV-II, is South Korea's second carrier rocket and the successor to KSLV-1.
Length
47.2 m
Diameter
3.5 m
Launch Mass
200 t
Thrust
2,612 kN
LEO Capacity
2,600 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2021
Fastest Turnaround
8mo 2d
Total Launches
4
Successful
3
Failed
1
Consecutive Success
3
Maiden flight: Oct 21, 2021
The Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) established in 1989, is the aeronautics and space agency of Republic of Korea. Its main laboratories are located in Daejeon, in the Daedeok Science Town.
Founded
1989
Administrator
Administrator: Lee Sang-Ryool
Total Launches
8
Successful
5
Failed
3
Pending
2
Consecutive Success
3
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
Sep 30, 2026, 9:00 AM
Total Launches
8
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
34.4319, 127.5350