Korea is set to launch a new space agency, the Korea Space Administration (KASA), in May, following the passing of a special act for its establishment at the National Assembly on Jan. 9. The agency, which will be responsible for all aspects of space, including setting a vision, technology development and global cooperation, is expected to play a pivotal role in propelling Korea toward becoming an emerging space power, according to industry officials and experts.
Senior officials from South Korea and the United States discussed cooperation in space exploration as Seoul pushes ahead with the establishment of its independent space agency in May, officials said Monday. First Vice Science Minister Cho Seong-kyung met with Pam Melroy, the deputy administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Agency, during her visit to the US last week and discussed measures to expand space c.
Senior officials from South Korea and the United States discussed cooperation in space exploration as Seoul pushes ahead with the establishment of its independent space agency in May, officials said Monday. First Vice Science Minister Cho Seong-kyung met with Pam Melroy, the deputy administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Agency, during her visit to the US last week and discussed measures to expand space c.