South Korea has officially launched the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) to bolster its space exploration efforts. President Yoon Suk Yeol announced plans to invest 100 trillion won ($72.6 billion) in space projects by 2045. KASA aims to achieve a Moon mission by 2032 and a Mars landing by 2045. The initiative is part of South Korea's broader strategy to establish itself as a significant player in the global space industry, leveraging its technological advancements similar to its success in the chip and phone sectors. The agency will also focus on developing reusable space rockets and exploring the L4 point in space. Additionally, space investment will increase to $1.1 billion by 2027.
The Korea Aerospace Administration 'will usher in a new space era by cultivating experts while intensively supporting the aerospace industry ecosystem and fostering challenging and innovative R&D,' President Yoon Suk Yeol says. https://t.co/Hvqvnqo8sS
South Korea plans to make a Mars landing by 2045 and spend 100 trillion won ($72.6 billion) until then on space exploration, President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Thursday at the launch of the country's first space agency. https://t.co/q5CrBZRHGc
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South Korea plans to make a Mars landing by 2045 and spend 100 trillion won ($72.6 billion) until then on space exploration, President Yoon Suk Yeol said Thursday at the launch of the country's first space agency. https://t.co/cck6uo7Lmo
South Korea plans to make a #Mars landing by 2045 and spend 100 trillion won ($72.6 billion) until then on space exploration, President Yoon Suk Yeol says at the launch of the country’s first space agency. https://t.co/runGbxTpuv
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Determined to join the ranks of global space powers, South Korea has officially launched a new agency to take charge of the effort. https://t.co/b3rYuTaInq
South Korea, historically an underdog in the space race, launches its new space agency, KASA, to catch up with global leaders. https://t.co/qc1dFK5MeE
South Korea aims to establish itself as a space powerhouse by leveraging advancements in technology, similar to its success in the chip and phone industries.
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🇰🇷 SOUTH KOREA LAUNCHES KASA SPACE AGENCY South Korea launched the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) to boost its space exploration. KASA hopes to aim for Moon missions by 2032 and Mars by 2045, with President Yoon increasing space investment to $1.1 billion by 2027.… https://t.co/MZE5FeMb9e