Ahead of the fourth launch of the Korean launch vehicle "Nuri," a final drill to check safety during the launch process will be conducted at the Naro Space Center.
The Korea AeroSpace Administration said on the 26th that it will conduct a final inspection drill on the 27th at the Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla, with 12 agencies participating, including the government, the military, the police, and local governments. The fourth Nuri launch is scheduled for on the 27th of next month.
The core of this drill is to secure safety under real-world assumptions, including controlling people and vehicles around the site on launch day, managing ship and aircraft operations along the flight path, evacuating residents, and responding to terrorism and disasters.
The drill will simulate various emergencies and check response procedures, such as the appearance of unauthorized drones, a leak of hydrazine used as satellite fuel, explosions and fires caused by a launch failure, and a terror situation.
The space agency formed the "Korean Launch Vehicle Launch Safety Control Council" in July. Last month, at the Naro Space Center, it conducted a command post exercise for each agency's responsible officers and controllers.
Yun Yeong-bin, head of the space agency, said, "The fourth Nuri launch will be Korea's first late-night launch," adding, "Through effective safety drills, we will thoroughly prepare for various emergencies that may occur during the launch process."