Launch

Vision

The success of Nuri added Korea as the world's 7th to have
developed a launcher capable to carry payloads over a ton

Korea has entered the era of New Space

Liftoff! K-Space

Hanwha will lead Korea, once the late comer to
global space race, to develop its homegrown launch
capabilities and guide mankind toward a better future
with combined synergy under Space Hub.

* This video shows
"the scene of the 1st test launch of Nuri (KSLV-II)."

History of Participation

Space Hub Launcher Legacy
Korea's Liquid Engine Rocket Sounding Rocket KSR-III
1999-2002

Supplied core components such as
gimbal actuation for KSR-III, Korea's
first liquid fueled launcher

1999-2002
ENGINE STAGE SEPARATION SECTION
Naro(aka KSLV-I) paved the way to develop the true homegrown launcher Nuri(KSLV-II)
2003-2013

Developed critical sub-systems for Naro

2003-2013
001 ENGINE 002
Korea's first
homegrown space launcher, Nuri (KSLV-II)
  • 2010-2021

    Developed engine propulsion system including
    turbo pump, critical valves, altitude control system
    (ATS) and many more

  • 2022-2027

    Selected as Korea's first private launch
    system integrator

    Responsible for orchestrating the entire launcher
    manufacturing process (and performance test)

2010-2027
001 003 002
KSLV-III
2023-2031

Preparing for the next-generation space luancher
(KSLV-III) that is capable to carry more payloads to
deeper space, even to the Moon

2023-2031
001 002 003

Space Launch Vehicle

Space Hub Hanwha's Unrivalled
Presense on Nuri
75t 75-ton and 7-ton liquid engine:
100% Korean
7th 7th Country in the World to Attain Self-
launching Capability for Multi-Purpose
Satellite
1,500kg Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Payload of Nuri (KSLV-II)
  • One 7-ton
    Engine
  • Pyrostarter

    Activate the turbo pump by
    high-temperature/pressure gas
    generated through solid fuel
    combustion

  • Stage 2:
    Acceleration
    Motor

    Prevent collision between
    stage 2 and stage 3

  • Stage 2:
    Retro Motor

    Prevent collision between
    stage 2 and stage 3

  • One 75-ton
    Engine
  • Stage 1:
    Retro Motor

    Prevent collision between
    stage 1 and stage 2

  • Propulsion
    Supply System

    Steady and stable propellant
    supply to the engine

  • Four 75-ton
    Engines
  • Pyrostarter

    Initial turbo pump driven by
    high-temperature/pressure gas
    generated through solid fuel
    combustion

Korea's first homegrown space launcher

Space Hub is the leading launch solution provider in Korea with technology accumulated from decades of legacy in propulsion system and now extending its work scope to the system integration since selected as the system integrator of Nuri (KSLV-II).

The Nuri (KSLV-II) is the space launcher wholly developed with Korean technology. The launcher is 3-staged and generates 300 tons of thrust to fight the gravity and capalbe to carry 1,500kg (SSO) of payload. We developed its vital parts and infrastructure such as its engines are test facilities.

KSLV-II 3rd Launch

Height/Weight 47.2 m/200 tons, fuel (56.5 tons), Oxyant (126 tons)
Payload 1,500kg (SSO Standard)
Max. Diameter 3.5m
Thrust 300t
Propellant Kerosene, oxyant
Satellite Reach 600-800km
Stages stage 1: (4 engines clustered into one) 75-ton engines,
stage 2: 75-ton engine,
stage 3: 7-ton engine
Our parts and solutions are positioned across Nuri's all core sub-systems

Supplied Nuri's stage 1 · 2 · 3 engine and critical components

  • Hardware Development Liquid rocket engine assembly
    Turbopump
    Core mechanical components and utilities
  • Test System and system test facility design/operation technology
    Performance testing technology on the engine system and components
    Airtightness test technology on the engine propulsion supply system
  • Launch Operation Transporter design/manufacturing/operating technology
    Ground equipment control/power supply operating technology
    Propellant supply equipment design/manufacturing/operating technology
2021
KSLV-II

Core Components

Engine Clustering

By combining and balancing the four 75t engines as they operate as one engine, Nuri generates a total of 300-ton thrust to liftoff the ground.

The 75t liquid engine is capable to endure extreme conditions from -180C to 3,330C.

Altitude Control System (ACS)

Hanwha's ACS (Altitude Control System) enables space launchers to bradjust the flight direction

Space Hub supplied total 1,473 parts for Nuri's propulsion system alone

  • The Heart of Nuri (KSLV-II),
    75t Engine
  • Stage 1 Propulsion
    Supply Unit

Space Launcher Test Infrastructure

Space Hub is performing space launcher performance verification with high reliability based on the
experience of participating in test infrastructure development and construction in the Naro Space Center
(Goheung) such as engine combustion test facility, turbo pump test facility and combustor test facility, etc.

Aerial View of the Naro Space Center
Propellant System Test Facility
Altitude Engine
Combustion Test Facility
AI-based Next-Generation
Analysis Control Center
Ground Engine Combustion
Test Facility
Turbo Pump Real
Propellant Test Facility
Stage 3 Engine
Combustion Test Facility
Control & Measurement
Building

Launcher: The Next Generation

The great challenge of
Space Hub to become
a space leader to embrace
the New Space Era

Space Hub is advancing launcher technologies in preparion of
more advanced next generation rockets including KSLV-III.
We will expedite our research in order to catch up space leaders
and pave the way for Korea to join the space club as a new
strong contender.

01 Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)

To meet the growing demand for satellite launching, countries around the world are
attempting to launch their space launchers faster and more cheaply. As the trend,
leading countries such as the United States, France, and Germany, etc. are focusing
their efforts on securing the technology for reusable launch vehicle (RLV) by
discovering innovative private companies to meet the explosive growth of demand in
space transportation and to reduce the expenses considerably.

Through the development of next-generation space launcher, Korea is providing the
foundation for advancing into a space power by promoting the development of 100-ton/
10-ton multi-stage combustion cycle engine mounted with RLV-based technology such
as re-ignition and thrust control. Space Hub signed a research agreement with a
consortium of 13 schools represented by Seoul National University, with a project on the
research center specializing in RLV sophistication technology performed to take on the
challenge of becoming the first private space company in Korea to develop RLV
sophistication technology.

02 Next-Generation Propellant

Beyond the traditional propulsion unit's requirements of "reliability, performance, and
stability," the next-generation propulsion unit requires "reuse, re-ignition, diagnosis,
multi-purpose utilization, and eco-friendliness," and developing the next-generation
propellant satisfying these requirements is an essential factor in the plan for space
exploration.

Liquid Oxygen-Methane is a propellant is superior to kerosene and hydrogen in order
to develop RLV. Accordingly, countries such as Russia and private companies such as
Space X and Blue Origin are planning to use liquid oxygen-methane as the next-
generation propellant.

Space Hub will also contribute to the further advancement of Korea's space
rocket technology.

03 3D Printed Rocket

Private companies in the "New Space Era" are utilizing 3D printing technology to reduce the cost to
access space. Space X is advancing their RLV (Reusable Launch Vehicle) and new stars such as Rocket
Lab and Relativity Space, etc. are utilizing 3D printing technology to manufacture more affordable
launchers. Especially, Relativity Space's Terran 1 the world's first 3D printed rocket is expected to
become a game-changer if it proves its stability.

Korea will also investing in 3D printing technology for space launchers and Space Hub will
drive that innovation at the forefront.

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