Tag: KASA
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South Korea Commits 40B Won to OTV Race Already Underway
Is South Korea Too Late to the Orbital Transfer Vehicle Market? South Korea’s government is committing 40 billion won to develop and demonstrate a flight-model orbital transfer vehicle by 2029 — entering a space logistics race that Impulse Space, D-Orbit, and Rocket Lab USA have been running for years. The Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) is…
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South Korea Launches Search for Second Spaceport to Handle Reusable Rocket Surge
The move reflects mounting pressure on South Korea’s single launch site. The agency said it currently relies solely on the Naro Space Center, leaving the country’s space-transport capacity thinly stretched. It noted that major spacefaring nations operate multiple spaceports to secure flexibility and industrial competitiveness. KASA said the new center is intended to support more…
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South Korea’s New Space Agency Outlines Ambitious Spaceflight Goals
South Korea’s newly established Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) is setting ambitious goals in spaceflight as it aims to act as the “control tower” for the nation’s expanding space endeavors. The Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) 45th Scientific Assembly provided a platform for KASA to present its plans to an international audience, just under two months…
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South Korea’s New Space Agency Outlines Ambitious Spaceflight Goals
South Korea’s newly established Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) is setting ambitious goals in spaceflight as it aims to act as the “control tower” for the nation’s expanding space endeavors. The Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) 45th Scientific Assembly provided a platform for KASA to present its plans to an international audience, just under two months…