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Korea Aerospace Administration

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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.

gov civilFounded 2024
History · 1 eventMay 27, 2024 · Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) established, assumes oversight of KARI and KASSI
South Korea
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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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