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Korean multipurpose satellite deployment delayed again amid Italian project setback

The planned deployment of Korea's latest multipurpose satellite, Arirang 6, has been delayed again amid setbacks in the development of an Italian satellite that was scheduled to be launched together in a single rocket, according to sources Wednesday.

2026-01-07

Korea sends new homegrown multipurpose satellite Arirang 7 into orbit

Korea sent a new homegrown multipurpose satellite into orbit early on Tuesday, setting the stage for high-resolution observations of the peninsula.

2025-12-02

Korea to launch Nuri space rocket on Nov. 27: KASA

The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) said Tuesday it has finalized the date for the fourth launch of the country's homegrown Nuri space rocket. The Nuri, formally the Korea Space Launch Vehicle II (KSLV-II), will be launched Nov. 27.

2025-09-30

LG enters space sector, eyeing Nuri rocket launch later this year

LG Group is entering the aerospace sector, supporting Nuri rocket launches and collaborating with KASA, while investing in startups to diversify revenue amid growth concerns in its core businesses.

2025-06-27

Acting president vows to provide support to Korea's aerospace industry

Acting President Lee Ju-ho said Tuesday the government will provide unsparing support to the aerospace industry.

2025-05-27

Korea launches Mars exploration task force to seek cooperation with U.S. mission efforts

Korea's space agency has launched a dedicated task force to explore participation in future Mars missions through cooperation with the United States, the head of the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) has said.

2025-05-22

Korean space agency meets NASA to team up on space exploration

KASA officials met NASA and German Space Agency to discuss collaboration on lunar exploration and space research initiatives.

2025-04-09

Korea's version of NASA to launch on May 27

The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) will start operations on May 27.

2024-05-16

With new space cluster, Yoon vows to boldly go where Korea has never gone before

President Yoon Suk Yeol pledged to boost Korea's aerospace development budget to more than 1.5 trillion won by 2027 during an event to launch a new space industry cluster on Tuesday.

2024-03-13

Korean delegation visits NASA, other space agencies to discuss cooperation

A Korean government delegation recently visited space agencies abroad, including the U.S. NASA, to scout talent and discuss cooperation with the soon-to-be-launched Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA).

2024-01-29