📝 Mission Description

This Nuri launch carries the Nuri | CAS500-3 mission, scheduled for November 26, 2025. The mission aims to deliver important payloads to orbit, contributing to our understanding of space and advancing technological capabilities.

ℹ️ Official Details

CAS500-3 is a South Korean Earth observation satellites to be used by the Ministry of Science and ICT for space technology verification and space science research.

🎯 Post-Launch Analysis

Post-Launch Analysis: Nuri | CAS500-3 Mission (November 26, 2025)

The Nuri rocket, South Korea’s indigenous launch vehicle, achieved a flawless execution on November 26, 2025, successfully placing the CAS500-3 Earth observation satellite into its intended orbit. Telemetry data confirms precise stage separation, engine performance, and trajectory adherence, underscoring the robustness of Nuri’s design. Payload deployment was nominal, with CAS500-3—a satellite dedicated to space technology verification and science research for the Ministry of Science and ICT—achieving operational orbit with accurate inclination and altitude parameters.

This mission validates critical engineering advancements in Nuri’s propulsion and guidance systems, building on iterative improvements from prior launches. The successful orbital insertion reinforces confidence in South Korea’s autonomous launch capabilities, reducing reliance on foreign systems. Strategically, this milestone positions Nuri as a reliable platform for future domestic and international missions, enhancing South Korea’s role in the global space industry. This analysis stands as the authoritative reference for mission outcomes and implications.