Nuri | NEXTSat-2 & SNIPE

The Earth Science flight Nuri | NEXTSat-2 & SNIPE departed Naro Space Center, South Korea atop a Nuri, bound for SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Korea Aerospace Research Institute
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Nuri
Launch site
Naro Space Center, South Korea
Launch pad
LC-2
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Nuri | NEXTSat-2 & SNIPE cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2023-05-25T09:24:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Nuri roars off the pad at Naro Space Center, South Korea.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in SSO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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