Nuriho 2nd Launch, Transfer to Launch Pad... Final Preparations Underway (Comprehensive)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-su] The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) began transporting the Korean launch vehicle Nuriho (KSLV-II) for its second launch at 7:20 a.m. on the 15th.

Nuriho will be loaded onto an unmanned special transport vehicle (transporter) and transported from the launch vehicle assembly building within the Naro Space Center to the second launch pad over approximately one hour. After arriving at the launch pad, it will undergo a vertical erection preparation process and be set upright on the launch pad during the morning. In the afternoon, launch preparations such as connecting the umbilical for power and propellant (fuel and oxidizer) charging and conducting airtight inspections will be carried out.

Unless any special abnormalities occur during the transport or erection process, the installation work on the launch pad is expected to be completed before 7 p.m.

The Ministry of Science and ICT will hold the 'Nuriho Launch Management Committee' meetings in the morning and afternoon of the 16th to decide on the propellant charging and the final launch time. They will comprehensively review technical readiness, weather conditions, and the possibility of collision with space objects.

Originally, the transport was scheduled for the 14th with a launch on the same day, but it was postponed by one day due to strong winds and other factors.

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