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Ahead of the launch of the Korean launch vehicle Nuriho, launch pad installation and preparation work was carried out.
The Korean launch vehicle Nuriho, scheduled for launch during the day on the 7th, was installed on the launch pad on the 6th.
The Aerospace Administration and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute announced that they completed the installation of Nuri on the launch pad at 8:05 p.m. on this day.
After completing the erection and fixation of the launch pad at 10:35 a.m. on this day, Nuri connected the electric and air-conditioning umbilical and inspected the launch vehicle signal, and also inspected the attitude control system.
After standing on the launch pad, all launch preparation work, including connecting the umbilical for charging propellant and gas, and checking airtightness, has been completed.
It was reported that the launch pad work was carried out cautiously due to strong winds that day, and that it took longer than the expected time to complete the existing launch pad installation work.
The Space Agency and the Korea Aerospace Exploration Research Institute will hold a launch management committee meeting at 8 a.m. on this day to confirm the launch time.
Afterwards, at 8:45 a.m., Space Agency Director Oh Tae-seok will announce the launch time at the Naro Space Center Press Center.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Launch Management Committee held at 8 a.m. on the 7th
Very likely · Within hours
Launch time announced at 8:45 a.m.
Very likely · Within hours

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