South Korea has set a launch time of 12:25pm local time for the Nuri rocket, to depart from the Naro Space Center in Goheung. Korea AeroSpace Administration administrator Oh Tae-seok announced the timing on 7 October 2026.

Hanwha Aerospace led manufacturing and total assembly for this 5th Nuri rocket mission. The company operated 20 of 22 launch control center consoles during the mission. Approximately 300 domestic South Korean companies participated in component manufacturing, assembly, testing and launch operations for the flight.

Following successful completion of the launch, President Lee Jae-myung requested that future rocket launch cycles be shortened to advance satellite technology.