KARI

Overview

The Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) is South Korea's government aerospace organisation. South Korea's space ambitions have accelerated with the Nuri (KSLV-II) launch vehicle and Danuri (KPLO) lunar orbiter. KARI is transitioning toward KASA (Korea Aerospace Administration).

Key Programmes

Nuri (KSLV-II): South Korea's first domestic orbital rocket, successful June 2022. Makes South Korea the 7th country to develop a 1+ tonne domestic launcher.

Danuri (KPLO): Korea's first lunar orbiter, launched August 2022 on Falcon 9, entered lunar orbit December 2022.

KOMPSAT: Earth observation satellite series providing high-resolution optical and radar imagery.

Key Facts