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Nara Space CubeSat Bound for the U.S., to Ride Aboard NASA’s Crewed Artemis II Lunar Mission in 2026
Nara Space developed the CubeSat K-RadCube and delivered it to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Scheduled to ride on Artemis II in 2026, it will support the lunar mission by conducting radiation monitoring. The satellite was completed in just one year, meeting NASA’s safety standards for crewed flights.
An Era of Local Governments Operating Climate Satellites: Nara Space Partners with Gyeonggi Province
Nara Space, Korea’s only end-to-end smallsat company, leads the design, launch, and operation of Gyeonggi Province’s ClimateSat. The project enables science-based policy for wildfire, flood, and greenhouse gas monitoring, while advancing Korea’s leadership in methane observation.
Nara Space Named a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer 2025
Nara Space has been selected as a 2025 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, recognized among 100 companies from 28 countries. As Korea’s only satellite data company on the list, it was honored for its smallsat and AI analytics that address climate and environmental challenges.
Nara Space to Build and Operate Gyeonggi Province Climate Monitoring Satellites
Nara Space has been selected as the partner to develop and operate “GyeonggiSat,” Gyeonggi Province’s climate satellite program. The three-satellite mission will provide data for methane monitoring, disaster response, and air quality management, reinforcing Nara Space’s leadership in smallsats.
Nara Space Selected for Korea’s “Super Gap Startup 1000+” by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
Nara Space was selected for the Ministry of SMEs and Startups’ 2025 “Super Gap Startup 1000+” program, gaining up to KRW 1.1B to enhance smallsat platforms, expand globally, and boost space security competitiveness
Nara Space Joins Development of Payload Satellite for NASA’s Artemis II Lunar Mission
Nara Space is developing Korea’s first CubeSat, K-RadCube, to fly on NASA’s Artemis II mission. The satellite will conduct high-orbit radiation monitoring while meeting NASA’s rigorous safety requirements, proving the international competitiveness of Korea’s space startup technology.
Everything Was Gone… Wildfire Zones Seen from Satellites
Massive wildfires in Sancheong, Gyeongnam, and across Gyeongbuk destroyed forests 166 times the size of Yeouido and caused dozens of casualties. Nara Space demonstrated how satellite technology can monitor and analyze wildfire spread, offering potential to aid disaster response and minimize damage.
Nara Space Passes Tech Evaluation, “IPO in Second Half of Year”
Nara Space has cleared the technology review for a KOSDAQ special listing, recognized for smallsat solutions and global competitiveness, and aims to list in H2 while expanding satellite analytics, disaster response, and climate services.
Nara Space Signs Contract for Polish-Built Methane Monitoring Telescope
Nara Space is preparing to launch follow-up satellites in November, positioning itself as Korea’s first operator of satellite constellations. The company is also advancing onboard computer and semiconductor payload testing, while targeting a KOSDAQ listing in the second half of the year.
“For Regional Space Industry Growth, Successors to ‘BusanSat’ Must Continue” [Interview]
Nara Space, Busan’s only satellite specialist, developed Korea’s first commercial smallsat “Observer-1A” and the marine satellite “BusanSat.” CEO Jae-Pil Park stressed that region-focused projects and private leadership are vital to building a true space industry ecosystem.
210,000 Tires Burned in Hankook Tire Fire in Daejeon… “Higher Risk of Resident Illness”
A Chungnam National University team analyzed the Daejeon Hankook Tire fire with national health insurance data and Nara Space satellite imagery, finding increases in respiratory, neurological, and skin diseases, and stressing the need for systematic disaster response.
[Children Space Explorers Diary]④ Visit to Nara Space, Developer of Small Satellites
Over 1,600 elementary students joined a lab tour at Nara Space’s Seoul R&D Center. Participants experienced the small satellite Observer-1A and the EarthPaper satellite data platform firsthand, learning about climate monitoring and the future of the space industry.
KT, KT SAT, and Nara Space Partner to Develop Joint Satellite Data Business
KT, KT SAT, and Nara Space have agreed to co-develop satellite data services. Leveraging Nara Space’s Observer satellites and analytics solutions, the three companies will build platforms for disaster response, climate monitoring, and urban management, driving growth in Korea’s NewSpace industry.
From Bold Startup to Orbit: Nara Space’s Journey in Under a Decade
CEO Jae-Pil Park founded Nara Space in his 20s and led Korea’s first commercial smallsat launch. The company has since expanded into satellite data analytics and platforms, delivering solutions across climate, agriculture, and finance, with a goal of launching 100 satellites within five years.
Nara Space to Test Samsung Memory Chips in Space
Nara Space will partner with Samsung Electronics on Korea’s Nuri rocket’s fourth launch next year, testing memory chip reliability in orbit with in-house equipment. The mission marks the first symbolic collaboration bridging Korea’s space and semiconductor industries.
Nara Space Raises KRW 20 Billion in Series B, Targets IPO by Year-End
Nara Space has secured KRW 20 billion in Series B funding, bringing its total to KRW 33.5 billion. The company launched Korea’s first commercial smallsat “Observer-1A,” operates the EarthPaper data platform, and is developing “BusanSat,” reinforcing its role in advancing the regional space industry.
Nara Space Named Only Space Firm in IPEF Top 100 Climate Tech Startups
Nara Space has been selected for the IPEF Top 100 Climate Tech Startups, chosen from 2,000 companies worldwide. Among 10 Korean firms on the list, Nara Space was recognized for its smallsat and data analytics expertise, and is developing methane-tracking satellites through the NarSha project.
Nara Space Targets 100 Smallsat Launches Within Five Years
Nara Space became Asia’s first to earn NASA low-Earth orbit certification. After proving Observer-1A’s performance, it is preparing Observer-1B’s launch in 2026 and expanding AI-based satellite applications across disaster response, environment, finance, and smart cities.