우주항공청
The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) is a South Korean government-funded space agency established in May 2024. KASA's aim is to become one of the top five leading space agencies, with goals that include developing the KSLV-III rocket and landing spacecraft on the Moon by 2032 and Mars by 2045. KASA collaborates with international partners like NASA and the Saudi Space Agency (SSA) on space exploration, science, and aeronautics. Key focuses include lunar exploration, deep space technology, satellite launches, and fostering the domestic space industry.
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KASA plans to develop very-high-resolution imaging satellites with up to 10-centimeter resolution.
KASA plans to develop a robotic spacecraft to observe the sun from the Earth–Sun L4 Lagrange point with a goal of launching by 2035.
KASA seeks to support development of very-high-resolution imaging satellites with a resolution of 0.15 m.
KASA will continue work on the Nuri (KSLV) rocket while investing in reusable launch vehicle technology and expanding launch facilities.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is leading efforts to create a national space agency called KASA and pursue long-term ambitions for lunar and Mars exploration.
South Korea plans to launch a national space agency modeled after NASA by 2023, tentatively named the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA).