October 21st - on this day in 2021, KARI (한국항공우주연구원), the Korea Aerospace Research Institute, conducted the first test launch of its Korean Space Launch Vehicle-II (KSLV-II), also known as Nuri. The three-stage rocket design uses domestically developed engines burning Jet-A1 (Aviation Kerosene) and liquid oxygen (LOX). The first stage incorporates four KRE-075 Sea-Level engines, delivering a combined 2,612 kN of thrust, while the second stage features a single KRE-075 Vacuum engine with a thrust

Today was the second test launch of Nuri rocket, also known as KSLV-II (Korean Space Launch Vehicle-II), by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI). The initial launch was successful and we're awaiting further announcement from KARI whether or not the dummy payload was successfully deployed. Update: It was a success and South Korea has become the 7th country in the world to successfully launch a 1 ton satellite into orbit using its own space launch vehicle. | Korea Defense Blog

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