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Korea Space Launch Vehicle Family

The Korea Space Launch Vehicle lineage is South Korea’s orbital-launch programme, progressing from the Russian-assisted Naro (KSLV-I) to the domestically developed Nuri (KSLV-II). The lineage established national launch operations, liquid-engine development, and independent satellite-launch capability from the Naro Space Center.

Korea Space Launch Vehicle Family
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KSLV familyKorean Space Launch Vehicle family한국형발사체 계열
Family Name
KSLV
Full Name
Korea Space Launch Vehicle Family
Status
active
Type
rocket

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Description
The Korea Space Launch Vehicle lineage is South Korea’s orbital-launch programme, progressing from the Russian-assisted Naro (KSLV-I) to the domestically developed Nuri (KSLV-II). The lineage established national launch operations, liquid-engine development, and independent satellite-launch capability from the Naro Space Center.
First Flight Year
2,009
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Operator
Rocket Specs
Reusability
expendable

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Creation Time
July 13, 2026 at 10:34:18 UTC
Updated Time
July 19, 2026 at 13:50:31 UTC

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