Goheung, Jeju vying to host Korea's 2nd space center
Two regions are vying to host Korea’s planned second space center, which will be capable of launching and landing reusable launch vehicles, with the host region to be announced in October, the country’s space authority said Sunday. According to the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA), Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City (formerly South Jeolla Province and Gwangju) and Jeju Special…
Two regions, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City and Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, are competing to host South Korea's planned second space center. The host location will be determined in October, according to the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA). KASA has not specified exact sites, but Jeonnam-Gwangju has promoted Goheung County as a candidate, while Jeju has suggested a floating launch facility near Seogwipo.
The second space center, set to launch by the mid- to late 2030s, will support over 10 reusable launch vehicle operations annually. The government plans to establish launch, landing, and maintenance facilities on a 5.62-million-square-meter site by 2034. Currently, South Korea primarily relies on the Naro Space Center.
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