An overview of the missions, history, and organization of the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) is presented. The following three projects included in the Korean space program are presented: (1) KOREASAT procurement project to procure multipurpose satellites and have them launched through international tenders to be used for communication and broadcasting in Korea; (2) exploration rocket project, Korea's self-developed rocket project, conducted by KARI to observe the ozone concentration and ionosphere over the country, and conduct microgravity experiment; and (3) KITSAT (Korea Institute of Technology Satellite-A) minisatellite project undergoing joint development with the UK Surrey University to be launched by an Arian launch vehicle of piggyback type.


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    Title :

    Daikanminkoku Uchuu Keikaku (Korea Space Program)


    Contributors:
    R. Jang-soo (author)

    Publication date :

    1992


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English