South Korea's Nuri Rocket Achieves Orbit in Landmark Launch
South Korea has successfully launched its fourth Nuri rocket, deploying over a dozen satellites in a landmark mission led by private company Hanwha Aerospace.

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South Korea has successfully launched its fourth Nuri rocket, deploying over a dozen satellites in a landmark mission led by private company Hanwha Aerospace.
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