Hanwha Aerospace Opens South Korean Space Launch Vehicle Complex

Hanwha Aerospace formally opened a space launch vehicle manufacturing complex in South Korea. The company is expected to assemble a Nuri launch vehicle for its sixth launch, planned for 2027.

Key details

• The complex is intended for space launch vehicle manufacturing.
• Hanwha is preparing to manufacture a domestically developed rocket, with production expected toward the end of the decade.

Hanwha Aerospace is expected to assemble the Nuri vehicle for a planned 2027 launch.

Why it matters

The facility is intended to support both Nuri production and manufacturing of a domestically developed rocket. The reported production schedule places that second program toward the end of the decade.