27 November 2025 – The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) announced the successful fourth launch of the Korean Space Launch Vehicle (KSLV-II, Nuri), a rocket independently developed to secure the nation’s sovereign space transportation capability. Following the successful second and third launches, this consecutive fourth success significantly enhances Nuri’s reliability and, by securing independent space transportation capability, reaffirms the Republic of Korea’s sovereign capacity for national space development. Furthermore, this success holds significant meaning as it was a collaborative effort between the public and private sectors. Hanwha Aerospace, the system integrator, oversaw the manufacturing and assembly of the launch vehicle and participated in the launch operations led by KARI. Read more