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South Korea Shifts Nuri Rocket Assembly to Private Sector
Hanwha Aerospace takes over South Korea's Nuri rocket stage assembly starting with 2027 launch.
In brief
Hanwha Aerospace takes over South Korea's Nuri rocket stage assembly starting with 2027 launch. South Korea's government transfers Nuri rocket stage assembly to Hanwha Aerospace for 2027 launch, aiming to build private-sector launch capabilities. Originally reported by BigGo Finance.
Nuri Rocket Assembly Shift
Korea Aerospace Research Institute completes transfer of 129 types of assembly tooling to Hanwha Aerospace.
First Private Stage Assembly
Starting with sixth Nuri rocket scheduled for 2027 launch, first second and third stages assembled in Suncheon.
Tooling Transfer Details
KARI selected 129 of 204 types of tooling for stage assembly and lent them free to Hanwha Aerospace.
Two-Stage Assembly Process
Stages assembled in Suncheon then transported by sea to Naro Space Center for full-vehicle integration.
Technical Support Plan
KARI provides technical audits and on-site support to help Hanwha build independent assembly capabilities.
KARI President Statement
KARI President Lee Sang-cheol says tooling transfer carries Nuri development experience to private sector.
What matters most
South Korea's government transfers Nuri rocket stage assembly to Hanwha Aerospace for 2027 launch, aiming to build private-sector launch capabilities.
