How many launches has Korea Aerospace Research Institute flown?

Korea Aerospace Research Institute has flown 8 orbital launches, of which 5 succeeded and 3 failed.

What is Korea Aerospace Research Institute's success rate?

Korea Aerospace Research Institute has a lifetime launch success rate of 62.5%, calculated as 5 successful flights out of 8 attempts. Its current run is 3 consecutive successes.

When is Korea Aerospace Research Institute's next launch?

Korea Aerospace Research Institute's next launch is Nuri | NeonSat-2 to 6, scheduled for 2026-10-07 03:23:00Z from LC-2. The launch time is a no-earlier-than target and can move.

Where is Korea Aerospace Research Institute based?

Korea Aerospace Research Institute is based in South Korea and is classified as a government operator. It was founded in 1989.

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Korea Aerospace Research Institute

South Korea · Government · EST. 1989

Korea Aerospace Research Institute is a government launch operator based in South Korea, founded in 1989. It has flown 8 orbital launches — 5 successful, 3 failed, a lifetime success rate of 62.5%. Its next launch is Nuri | NeonSat-2 to 6, lifting from LC-2 at 2026-10-07 03:23:00Z.

Flight record

Launch statistics

OPS-11/STAT

ON RECORD

Total launches8

Successful5

Failed3

Success rate62.5%

Consecutive successes3

Scheduled2

AdministratorLee Sang-Ryool

Founded1989

About KARI

The Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) established in 1989, is the aeronautics and space agency of Republic of Korea. Its main laboratories are located in Daejeon, in the Daedeok Science Town.

Upcoming launches

Nuri | NeonSat-2 to 6
KSLV-2 Nuri · Naro Space Center, South Korea
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2026-10-07 03:23:00Z
GoOrbit: SSOVehicle file

Common questions

How many launches has Korea Aerospace Research Institute flown?: Korea Aerospace Research Institute has flown 8 orbital launches, of which 5 succeeded and 3 failed.
What is Korea Aerospace Research Institute's success rate?: Korea Aerospace Research Institute has a lifetime launch success rate of 62.5%, calculated as 5 successful flights out of 8 attempts. Its current run is 3 consecutive successes.
When is Korea Aerospace Research Institute's next launch?: Korea Aerospace Research Institute's next launch is Nuri | NeonSat-2 to 6, scheduled for 2026-10-07 03:23:00Z from LC-2. The launch time is a no-earlier-than target and can move.
Where is Korea Aerospace Research Institute based?: Korea Aerospace Research Institute is based in South Korea and is classified as a government operator. It was founded in 1989.