
History

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2023.05
NURI’s 3rd launch -

2022.08
Danuri launch -

2022.06
NURI’s 2nd test flight -

2021.10
NURI's 1st test flight -

2021.03
Launch of Next-Generation Mid-size Satellite 1 -

2020.08
EAV-3 53 hours flight -

2020.02
Launch of GK2B -

2018.12
Launch of GK2A -

2018.11
QTP-UAV flight -

2018.11
Launch of KSLVII TLV -

2016.12
Designated as a National Space Development Agency -

2016.08
EAV-3 18.5 flight -

2016.07
Successful combustion test of 75 ton engine -

2015.12
The completion of KSLV-II’s engine combustion test facility -

2015.08
EAV-3 14.12 flight -

2015.03
Launch of Korea Multi-Purpose Satellite (KOMPSAT)-3A -

2014.05
OPV Development -

2013.12
4KC-100 Development -

2013.11
STSAT(Science and Technology Satellite)-3 Development -

2013.08
Launch of Korea Multi-Purpose Satellite (KOMPSAT)-5 -

2013.01
The 3rd launch of Korea’s 1st space launch vehicle KSLV-I -

2012.06
Korean Utility Helicopter Surion Development -

2012.05
Launch of Korea Multi-Purpose Satellite (KOMPSAT)-3 -

2011.11
Smart UAV Development -

2010.06
Launch of COMS -

2009.06.11
Launch of COMS -

2008.12
Medium Aero stats Development -

2008.04
The first Korean astronaut -

2006.07
Launch of Korea Multi-Purpose Satellite (KOMPSAT)-2 -

2003.10
Multi-Purpose Stratosphere unmanned-airship Development -

2003.09
Launch of STSAT (Science and Technology Satellite)-1 -

2003.08
The break ground of Naro Space Center -

2002.11
Launch of Liquid-propellant Rocket (KSR-III) -

2001.09
Canard Aircraft Development -

1999.12
Launch of Korea Multi-Purpose Satellite (KOMPSAT)-1 -

1998.06
Launch of Two-stage Sounding Rocket(KSR-II) -

1997.03
Twin-engine Composite Aircraft Development -

1996.11.22
Independent organization as KARI, an Incorporated Foundation -

1993.09
EXPO Unmanned Airship Development -

1993.06.09
Launch of Single-stage Sounding Rocket(KSR-I) -

1993.04
Experimental Aircraft Kachi Development -

1992.10.20
The completion of KARI -

1990.12.26
Cornerstone - laying ceremony for the building of the institute -

1989.10.10
Establishment of KARI affiliated to KIMM [Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials]