Korea Next-Generation Space Launch Vehicle Development
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Seoul, South Korea
Source: Business Korea
The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) is developing a next-generation domestic space launch vehicle with a budget of 2 trillion won to launch lunar landers by 2032 and Mars missions by 2045. The project aims to enhance launch vehicle performance to carry 10 tons to low Earth orbit and 23 tons for Mars exploration, including the development of kick stages for precise probe deployment.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Government
- Location
- Seoul, South Korea
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Business Korea
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) is developing a next-generation domestic space launch vehicle with a budget of 2 trillion won to launch lunar landers by 2032 and Mars missions by 2045. The project aims to enhance launch vehicle performance to carry 10 tons to low Earth orbit and 23 tons for Mars exploration, including the development of kick stages for precise probe deployment. |
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Country | South Korea |
City | Seoul |
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Source | Business Korea |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-18 |
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