"That's right, let's pack up and get back home."īut just when it seemed as though it would be postponed for several weeks Nuri's launch was suddenly back on. "Well, I guess that wraps up our on-site coverage for now then." "Yeah, we'll just have to see when the next launch date is. The cancellation itself just shows how many checks there are." We can always come back with a coverage when the rocket is in tip top shape." "Too bad, Nuri can't be launched on Thursday." That's why we decided it's impossible to carry out the launch at the moment." "After trying to figure out the issue at the launch pad, we realized it was not possible to get up close and analyze the problem while it's standing up. Then another sudden announcement a day before lift-off: a technical glitch detected at around 2 PM in the oxidizer level sensor in the rocket's first stage meant Nuri had to be transported from the launch pad back to where it was assembled. if it succeeds on its mission."Īnd the transportation process went smoothly with hardly any wind, the sun shining bright and Nuri standing fully upright on its launch pad by around 11 AM, Wednesday. So tomorrow, at around 4 PM, the exact time has yet to be decided but that's when Nuri will be soaring into the skies and sending actual satellites into orbit hopefully. And and that's where all the umbilical cables, electrical cables will be connected. So I'm looking forward to seeing it be moved to the launch pad. And yesterday, the Korea Aerospace Research Institute did say that they feel good about the weather moving forward. It's not raining though, and it's not windy either. And now today, what it'll be doing is it'll be moved, transported to the launch pad through a transporter vehicle that'll happen at 7:20 AM. Tomorrow, Nuri will be going on its second launch. "We think it's highly likely the launch will be a success then again, there's no guarantee that unexpected variables won't pop up last minute so we're not letting down our guard." The engineers also assured the public that there are no problems with the rocket itself.Īnd it showed as after the 24 hour delay all steps seemed to be on course.Īddressing the press at the time, officials cautiously concluded they feel good about Nuri's chances for Thursday with the weather forecast also in the rocket's favor. The umbilical cords would provide the fuel and oxidizers needed for the launch.
The cables mentioned would be crucial in connecting the rocket to the control room. Nuri stands almost 50 meters tall and the engineers would be working from the umbilical tower exposed to potential risks. "Today's weather forecast posed obstacles to the transportation of the rocket, and once it's erected the screening of umbilical cords and connecting the cables could've been dangerous for the engineers." "This just in the scheduled second launch of Nuri which was set to take place on Wednesday has been pushed back to Thursday." The Korea Aerospace Research Institute decided to push back the launch by 24 hours due to the weather just minutes before Arirang TV's first newscast of the day.Īnd we had to stop at a rest point to break the story.
But to actually be there, what an exciting experience it'll be."ĭespite all this excitement about an hour into the drive south we got some news. It's something I've only seen in the movies.
"Very excited, a bit nervous actually, we're gonna be on site for a historical launch, right? The second launch of Nuri. "All right, this is gonna be your first rocket launch."
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