{"id":2201167,"date":"2023-05-26T20:14:04","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T11:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2201167"},"modified":"2023-05-29T19:43:28","modified_gmt":"2023-05-29T10:43:28","slug":"how-south-koreas-nuri-rocket-boosts-its-space-and-defense-capabilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2023\/05\/how-south-koreas-nuri-rocket-boosts-its-space-and-defense-capabilities\/","title":{"rendered":"How South Korea\u2019s Nuri rocket boosts its space and defense capabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Korea\u2019s <\/span>successful launch<\/span><\/a> of the domestically developed Nuri satellite represents a major step forward for the country\u2019s space exploration efforts, indicating its potential to compete in the global space market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are financial challenges ahead associated with developing an autonomous space program. Nevertheless, Nuri is well-positioned to springboard South Korean firms into aerospace export markets.<\/span><\/p>\n

The successful launch also aligns with the Yoon administration\u2019s ambitious plans for future lunar and Mars missions and can serve as a stepping stone for South Korean firms to explore potential export markets in the aerospace industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nuri, an upgrade of its predecessors, was designed to carry eight practical satellites capable of a variety of space-based activities, from Earth observation to weather monitoring.<\/span><\/p>\n

While the government has emphasized that the launch aims at non-military purposes, it nevertheless enhances South Korea\u2019s satellite technology capabilities. This development comes at a time when North Korea is reportedly intensifying its space efforts, including the planned launch of a <\/span>new spy satellite<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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One of the satellites being loaded onto the Nuri space launch vehicle a few days ahead of its liftoff, May 10, 2023 | Image: The Ministry of Science and ICT<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

WHAT\u2019S NEW<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cToday\u2019s third launch solidified the rocket\u2019s performance and credibility,\u201d science minister Lee Jong-ho said in a press conference on Thursday, <\/span>emphasizing<\/span><\/a> the significance of the successful launch. \u201cThis launch validates our potential in not only launch services but also various satellite operations and space exploration.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Nuri, also known as KSLV-II, is a satellite-bearing vehicle composed of three sections, tasked with deploying eight practical satellites into orbit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Its primary payload, the next-generation micro-satellite NEXTSAT-2, is expected to undertake its mission by revolving around Earth 15 times a day for the next two years.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFollowing the successful ground communication with the second Next-Generation Small Satellite, we are dedicated to maintaining efficient communication and seamless mission execution for the remaining satellites,\u201d Cho Sun-hak, who heads a research group at the ministry, said in a press statement Friday.<\/span><\/p>\n

South Korea\u2019s ambitious endeavor to develop a domestically produced space launch vehicle can be traced back to the Russia-backed <\/span>Naro<\/span><\/a> project, known as KSLV-I, launched in 2009. The goal of this project was to gain experience and technology to independently develop a rocket capable of transporting wholly South Korean-made satellites.<\/span><\/p>\n

After a series of <\/span>initial setbacks<\/span><\/a>, Naro eventually succeeded, paving the way for the development of the current Nuri launch. This success invigorated the government to significantly enhance its investment in space rocket development, culminating in this year\u2019s record-high budget allocation of <\/span>$556 million<\/span><\/a> (734 billion won).<\/span><\/p>\n

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A senior science ministry official, Oh Tae-suk, speaking to reporters during the press conference on the Nuri rocket launch on May 24, 2023 | Image: The Ministry of Science and ICT<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

IMPACT ON MILITARY AND SPACE INDUSTRIES<\/b><\/p>\n

To maintain the space industry\u2019s momentum, Yoon has <\/span>announced<\/span><\/a> plans to launch a new government space agency by year\u2019s end. The goal is to land an unmanned spacecraft on the moon and commence lunar explorations by 2030. If these endeavors are successful, Seoul plans a mission to Mars by 2045.<\/span><\/p>\n

These aspirations come as South Korea sets its sights on entering the global space market, which is expected to <\/span>generate<\/span><\/a> $1 trillion in annual revenue by 2040. However, the field is currently dominated by <\/span>the U.S. and Russia<\/span><\/a>. The ROK would also have to contend with China, Japan and India in a regional space race.<\/span><\/p>\n

Last year, South Korea <\/span>collaborated<\/span><\/a> with SpaceX; its lunar spacecraft, Danuri, was launched with a Falcon 9 rocket. With this achievement, South Korea became the <\/span>seventh country<\/span><\/a> to explore the moon, following Russia, the U.S., the European Union, Japan, China and India.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nuri, which is jointly developed by domestic space firms and research institutes, offers South Korean space players a gateway into the global space industry, reducing its reliance on foreign space technology. Future launches are expected to be led by these domestic firms, which include Hanwha Aerospace and Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute.<\/span><\/p>\n

While acknowledging the ongoing need for support in South Korea\u2019s nascent private aerospace sector, Kim Min-woo, a spokesperson for Hanwha Aerospace, told <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i> that the experience gained through the development of the Nuri rocket could propel the firm onto the global stage.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn addition to the work put in by private companies, there is a need for steady and extensive government and public support\u201d Kim noted. \u201cThrough collaborations in talent acquisition, policy support and corporate investments, South Korea has the potential to close the gap with more technologically advanced nations.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Yoon has been strongly advocating for the advancement of the domestic space market. In his recent visit to the U.S., he signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with NASA, signaling a strengthened collaboration in space science and technology between the two nations.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI expect to receive numerous proposals for sharing information and collaboration regarding our country\u2019s space science and technology from advanced nations,\u201d Yoon stated to reporters after watching the launch on Thursday.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moreover, South Korea\u2019s recent advancements in satellite technology enable the country to gain autonomy in monitoring its northern neighbor. With North Korea\u2019s alleged progress in spy satellite technology, South Korea\u2019s independent satellite capabilities, which would help it to reduce its <\/span>reliance<\/span><\/a> on U.S. spy satellites, are of increasing strategic importance.<\/span><\/p>\n

For instance, South Korea <\/span>sent<\/span><\/a> its first military-exclusive satellite into orbit in 2020, a launch facilitated by SpaceX\u2019s Falcon-9 rocket.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSouth Korea can utilize the technology behind Nuri as a small satellite launch vehicle for military reconnaissance or communication satellites,\u201d said Shin Seung-ki, a researcher at the Korea Institute of Defense Analyses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe simultaneous deployment of multiple satellites enables nearly real-time monitoring of North Korea,\u201d he explained to <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i>. \u201cThis improves response capabilities and facilitates precise detection of North Korean movements or potential provocations.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

North Korea has been <\/span>focusing<\/span><\/a> on its rocket launch capabilities, particularly military reconnaissance satellites. This was highlighted by Kim Jong Un\u2019s visit to the country\u2019s space agency on May 17. The North Korean leader reportedly <\/span>approved<\/span><\/a> the launch plan for their first military spy satellite, asserting its development as a defense measure against joint U.S.-ROK military activities.<\/span><\/p>\n

DOLLARS AND SENSE<\/b><\/p>\n

Despite its achievements, South Korea\u2019s nascent space program is not without challenges, primarily financial constraints.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The country\u2019s Nuri rocket, developed over a decade at an expense of roughly $1.5 billion (2 trillion won), has demonstrated the capacity to transport a payload of up to <\/span>1.5 tons<\/span><\/a> using its conventional, single-use launch system. For context, the Soviet Union successfully launched <\/span>Sputnik 3<\/span><\/a>, a 1.3-ton satellite, as early as 1958.<\/span><\/p>\n

Comparatively, the Falcon 9 rocket, developed by California-based company SpaceX, employs a reusable launch system and can carry a payload of <\/span>22 tons<\/span><\/a> at a cost of $2,700 per kilogram or $67 million per launch. The expense of launching a Nuri rocket remains undisclosed.<\/span><\/p>\n

To enhance the commercial viability of its space program, South Korea needs to adopt a reusable launch system similar to that used by SpaceX.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Dec. 2022, South Korea <\/span>announced<\/span><\/a> a significant investment in space exploration, committing $1.2 billion (1.5 trillion won) by 2027 as part of a five-year plan. This plan involves developing infrastructure for private launches.<\/span><\/p>\n

Given the expenses associated with the ongoing development of South Korea\u2019s space program, it could be argued that, from an economic perspective, it may be more cost-effective to leverage established space programs of other nations for satellite launches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, this requires a balanced consideration of the long-term benefits and strategic implications of developing a fully autonomous space program.<\/span><\/p>\n

Still, Nuri\u2019s successful launch is projected to bolster South Korea\u2019s capabilities in satellite technology, aligning with Yoon\u2019s ambitious plans for future lunar and Mars missions. Additionally, this development could provide a stepping stone for South Korean firms to explore potential export markets in the aerospace industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Edited by John Lee<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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