Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA)

The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) is the Republic of Korea's national aerospace administration, launched on 27 May 2024. It establishes and coordinates aerospace policy, conducts research and development, secures core technologies, promotes the aerospace industry, and develops national expertise. Its remit includes space transportation, satellites, exploration, aeronautics, space resources, civil-military and international cooperation, and protection from space hazards. KASA also supports astronomical and space-environment research and preparations for space-weather effects, falling objects, and orbital collisions. Its centres include the Korea Satellite Operations Center and Korea Space Weather Center.