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Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI)

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한국항공우주연구원

The Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), established in 1989, is South Korea's national space agency responsible for aerospace research and development. KARI's primary activities include developing satellites (like the Arirang series), launch vehicles (such as the KSLV-2), and core technologies for aircraft. It also operates the Naro Space Center and collaborates with international partners like JAXA on space missions. KARI aims to advance South Korea's capabilities in space exploration, satellite technology, and aerospace engineering.

gov civilFounded 1989
History · 1 eventMay 27, 2024 · Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) established, assumes oversight of KARI and KASSI
South Korea
www.kari.re.kr
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Organization history

Identity changes, mergers, acquisitions, splits, and transferred business lines.

1 event

  1. May 27, 2024Internal Reorganization

    Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) established, assumes oversight of KARI and KASSI

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    Predecessor
    Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI)
    Predecessor
    Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute
    Created organization
    Korea Aerospace Administration
    Event context

    KASA created as South Korea's unified civilian space agency, replacing KARI as the lead government body for space policy/programs. KARI and KASSI continue to exist and operate as affiliated research institutes under KASA's oversight rather than being merged or dissolved.

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