South Korea on Thursday confirmed the successful launch of its homegrown space rocket, Nuri, from the Naro Space Center, deploying 13 satellites, with the main unit establishing communication with King Sejong Station in Antarctica.

South Korea’s homegrown space rocket, Nuri, was transported to its launchpad on Tuesday, two days ahead of its scheduled fourth launch, as space authorities completed final preparations.

South Korea’s space agency is conducting final inspections ahead of the fourth launch of its homegrown Nuri space rocket next week, a senior official confirmed Wednesday.