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South Korea's fifth Nuri rocket to launch record 15 satellites
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Fusion42 · 16 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Korea's fifth domestically developed Nuri rocket is set to launch 15 satellites, including five microsatellites that will form part of the country's first satellite constellation, scheduled for October 7. This mission features a new low-shock separation system and aims to advance South Korea's satellite industry towards mass production and constellation operations with applications in national security and disaster management.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space.
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South Korea's space industry shifts towards satellite constellations and mass production, opening new opportunities for satellite component suppliers and data service providers focused on security and disaster response. You can engage with emerging supply chains and develop services leveraging frequent revisit satellite imagery for the Korean Peninsula.
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