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South Korea's Nuri rocket places 14 satellites into orbit, one deployment fails
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Fusion42 · 11 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Korea's domestically developed three-stage Nuri rocket successfully launched and placed 14 out of 15 satellites into orbit, with one payload failing to separate as planned.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space.
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South Korea's space launch capability is advancing but still has reliability issues with satellite deployments. If you work in satellite tech or space services, new opportunities may open due to increasing launches despite some risks.
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