LG to test five components in orbit aboard Nuri

What happened: LG will send five components from three affiliates into orbit aboard South Korea's Nuri rocket Wednesday, its first groupwide space test. The parts ride a CubeSat built with Unmanned Exploration Laboratory. Key numbers: About 60 days at 570 kilometers. LG aims to launch its own CubeSat in 2028. Why it matters: LG Sciencepark said the mission will verify whether the components work reliably in space, and data will guide further improvements. The off-the-shelf approach can cut development costs and lead times.

LG will send five components from three affiliates into orbit aboard South Korea's Nuri rocket Wednesday, its first groupwide space test. The parts ride a CubeSat built with Unmanned Exploration Laboratory.

LG Sciencepark said the mission will verify whether the components work reliably in space, and data will guide further improvements. The off-the-shelf approach can cut development costs and lead times.