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SPACE DEVELOPMENT PROMOTION ACT

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CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1(Purpose) #

The purpose of this Act is to facilitate the peaceful use and scientific exploration of outer space and to contribute to national security, the sound growth of the national economy, and the betterment of citizens' lives by systematically promoting the development of outer space and by efficiently using and managing space objects.

Article 2(Definitions) #

The terms used in this Act are defined as follows: <Amended on Jun. 3, 2014; Jan. 20, 2015; Jun. 10, 2022>

1. "Space development" means any of the following activities:

a. Research on the design, manufacturing, launch, operation, etc. of artificial space objects and development of technology therefor;

b. Use and exploration of outer space and activities to facilitate such activities;

2. "Space development project" means projects for advancing space development and projects for facilitating the development of education, technology, informatization, industries, etc. related thereto;

3. "Space object" means the following:

a. "Artificial space object" means an object designed and manufactured for use in outer space (including a space launch vehicle, artificial satellite, spaceship, and the components thereof);

b. "Natural space object" means an object (including a meteorite) formed naturally in outer space;

c. "Meteorite" means a solid piece of debris from outer space, which has fallen to the Earth's surface attracted by the gravity of Earth;

3-2. "Space launch vehicle" means an artificial space object (including a quasi-orbital launch vehicle which meets the performance prescribed by Presidential Decree and does not fall under weapons systems, such as missiles), which makes an artificial satellite, spaceship, etc. enter into outer space by self-propelled vehicles;

4. "Space accident" means a breakdown, crash, collision, explosion, etc. of an artificial space object, which occurs in the course of launching (including preparation for launch, test launch, and unsuccessful launch) and operating the space object;

Article 5(Formulation of master plan for promotion of space development) #

(1) For the promotion of space development and the use, management, etc. of space objects, the Government shall formulate a master plan for the promotion of space development (hereinafter referred to as "master plan") which prescribes mid- and long-term policy objectives and basic direction-setting on space development every five years.

(2) A master plan shall include the following: <Amended on Jun. 10, 2022; Jan. 26, 2024>

1. Matters concerning objectives and direction-setting of space development policies;

2. Matters concerning systems and strategies to pursue space development;

3. Matters concerning plans to pursue space development;

4. Matters concerning the expansion of infrastructure necessary for space development;

5. Matters concerning financing and investment plans for space development;

6. Matters concerning research and development and securing of core technologies for space development;

7. Matters concerning the nurturing of professionals necessary for space development;

8. Matters concerning international cooperation and civil-military cooperation for the invigoration of space development;

9. Matters concerning the promotion of space development projects;

9-2. Matters concerning the promotion of space development by the private sector;

9-3. Matters concerning the development, operation, etc. of the satellite navigation system;

10. Matters concerning the use and management of space objects;

11. Matters concerning the utilization of the results of space development;

12. Matters concerning the development, securing, and utilization of space resources;

13. Matters concerning the observation and research of astronomical phenomena and space environment;

14. Other matters prescribed by Presidential Decree related to the promotion of space development and the use and management of space objects.

(3) Where the Government intends to formulate or alter a master plan, it shall finalize the master plan following deliberations by the National Space Committee under Article 6(1); provided, the foregoing shall not apply to cases that it alters insignificant matters prescribed by Presidential Decree.

(4) The Government shall officially announce a master plan finalized pursuant to paragraph (3) without delay; provided, it may choose not to officially announce matters concerning national security in consultation with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies (including the Director of the National Intelligence Service; hereinafter the same shall apply).

(5) Detailed procedures concerning the formulation and alteration of a master plan shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jun. 3, 2014]

Article 5-3(Formulation of master plan for utilization of satellite information) #

(1) In order to promote the dissemination and utilization of satellite information, the Government shall formulate a master plan for the utilization of satellite information (hereinafter referred to as "master plan for the utilization of satellite information") every five years.

(2) A master plan for the utilization of satellite information shall include the following:

1. Matters concerning objectives and direction of policies for the dissemination and utilization of satellite information;

2. Matters concerning the acquisition of satellite information;

3. Matters concerning a system for the dissemination of satellite information and a plan for the utilization thereof;

4. Matters concerning the nurturing of professionals related to satellite information;

5. Matters concerning demand for, trends, research, and development of technologies utilizing satellite information;

6. Matters concerning the prevention of duplicate investments in equipment, facilities, etc. related to satellite information;

7. Matters concerning demand for and trends of the development of artificial satellites for the acquisition of satellite information;

8. Other matters concerning the promotion of the dissemination and utilization of satellite information.

(3) Where the Government intends to formulate or alter a master plan for the utilization of satellite information, it shall finalize the master plan following deliberations by the National Space Committee under Article 6(1); provided, the foregoing shall not apply to cases that it alters insignificant matters prescribed by Presidential Decree.

(4) The Government shall officially announce a master plan finalized pursuant to paragraph (3) without delay; provided, it may choose not to officially announce matters concerning national security.

(5) Detailed procedures concerning the formulation and alteration of a master plan for the utilization of satellite information shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

[This Article Added on Jun. 3, 2014]

Article 6(National Space Committee) #

(1) The National Space Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") shall be established under the control of the President to deliberate on matters concerning space development, including the formulation of master plans.

(2) The Committee shall deliberate on the following; provided, the deliberation by the Committee on the matter falling under subparagraph 6 may be omitted, if necessary for national security, etc.: <Amended on Jun. 3, 2014; Jun. 10, 2022; Oct. 22, 2024>

1. Matters concerning a master plan, a comprehensive plan for the utilization of satellite information, and a master plan for preparing against dangers in space under Article 15(1) (hereafter referred to as "master plan, etc." in this paragraph);

2. Matters concerning the coordination of important policies of the Government with major duties of relevant central administrative agencies (including the National Intelligence Service; hereinafter the same shall apply) in relation to a master plan, etc.;

3. Important matters concerning the designation, operation, etc. of institutions specializing in space development prescribed in Article 7;

4. Matters concerning the use, management, and evaluation of the outcomes of space development projects;

5. Matters concerning financing and investment plans for space development projects;

6. Matters concerning permission to launch space launch vehicles;

7. Matters concerning the correction of space development prescribed in Article 19(2);

7-2. Matters concerning the designation of a space industry cluster and the cancellation of such designation under Article 22;

7-3. Matters concerning the designation of an investment promotion district under Article 23-2 and the cancellation of the designation of an investment promotion district under Article 23-3;

8. Other matters the chairperson brings to the Committee for deliberations.

(3) The Committee shall be comprised of up to 30 members, including 1 chairperson and 1 vice chairperson. <Amended on Aug. 10, 2021; Jan. 26, 2024>

(4) The President shall be the Chairperson, and the vice chairperson shall be elected by and among civilian members, and the following persons shall be the members: <Amended on Mar. 9, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017; Aug. 10, 2021; Jan. 26, 2024; Oct. 1, 2025>

1. The Minister of Finance and Economy, the Minister of Science and ICT, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of National Defense, the Minister of the Interior and Safety, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Resources, the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, the Minister of SMEs and Startups, the Minister of Planning and Budget, the Director of National Intelligence Service, the Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration;

2. Persons with abundant knowledge and experience relating to the field of outer space who are commissioned by the President.

(5) The vice-chairperson may, upon the order of the Chairperson, inspect the execution of matters deliberated and decided by the Committee, and the committee may, upon the request of two or more members or the vice-chairperson, recommend corrective action through a resolution if necessary. <Added on Jan. 26, 2024>

(6) The Committee shall have one executive secretary, and the Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration shall serve as the executive secretary. <Added on Jan. 26, 2024>

(7) Working committees for the promotion of space development and working committees for the utilization of satellite information shall be established under the Committee, which shall be headed by the Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration in order to efficiently conduct the duties of the Committee; provided, the working committee for the space development for security shall be established with the Vice Minister of National Defense and one vice-chairperson of the National Intelligence Service as the joint-chairperson to deliberate on matters deemed inevitable for national security. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jun. 3, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017; Aug. 10, 2021; Jan. 26, 2024>

(8) Matters necessary for the composition and operation of the Committee, the working committee for the promotion of space development, the working committee for the utilization of satellite information, and the working committee for the space development for security shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Jun. 3, 2014; Aug. 10, 2021; Jan. 26, 2024>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jun. 7, 2011]

[Enforcement date: Jan. 2, 2026]

Article 8(Domestic registration of artificial space objects) #

(1) Any citizen (including any corporation; hereinafter the same shall apply) of the Republic of Korea who intends to launch an artificial space object (excluding space launch vehicles; hereafter the same shall apply in this Article and Articles 9 and 10) in Korea or overseas shall file a preliminary registration with the Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration, as prescribed by Presidential Decree, by no later than 180 days before the scheduled date of launch. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jan. 20, 2015; Jul. 26, 2017; Jan. 26, 2024>

(2) Any person who is not a citizen of the Republic of Korea shall file preliminary registration with the Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration in accordance with paragraph (1), if he or she falls under any of the following subparagraphs: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017; Jan. 26, 2024>

1. When he or she intends to launch a space object from an area or structure situated within the territory or jurisdiction of the Republic of Korea;

2. When he or she intends to launch a space object from outside the Republic of Korea using a space launch vehicle owned by the Government or a citizen of the Republic of Korea.

(3) Any person intending to file preliminary registration of an artificial space object in accordance with paragraphs (1) and (2) shall attach a launch plan stating the following: <Amended on Mar. 9, 2011; Jan. 20, 2015>

1. Purpose of use of the artificial space object;

2. Ownership or licensee of the artificial space object;

3. Basic orbit of the artificial space object;

4. Fulfillment of the liability for damages in the event of space accidents;

5. Other matters concerning the launch, use, and management of artificial space objects, prescribed by Presidential Decree;

6. Deleted; <Mar. 9, 2011>

7. Deleted; <Mar. 9, 2011>

8. Deleted; <Mar. 9, 2011>

9. Deleted. <Mar. 9, 2011>

(4) When the Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration finds, after examining a launch plan referred to in paragraph (3), that the applicant is unable to bear the liability for damages referred to in Article 14, he or she may require the applicant to rectify and supplement such plan. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017; Jan. 26, 2024>

(5) Any person who has completed preliminary registration of an artificial space object in accordance with paragraphs (1) and (2) shall file registration of the artificial space object with the Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration, as prescribed by Presidential Decree, within 90 days from the date on which the artificial space object is successfully placed into orbit; provided, the foregoing shall not apply to artificial space objects registered with foreign countries under an agreement with the Government of the launching State pursuant to the Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jan. 20, 2015; Jul. 26, 2017; Jan. 26, 2024>

(6) If any detail prescribed in the subparagraphs of paragraph (3) is modified, the person who has completed preliminary registration under paragraphs (1) and (2) or person who has obtained registration of an artificial space object in accordance with paragraph (5) shall notify the Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration thereof within 15 days from the time such fact comes to his/ her knowledge. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jan. 20, 2015; Jul. 26, 2017; Jan. 26, 2024>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jun. 7, 2011]

[Title Amended on Jan. 20, 2015]

Article 11(Permission to launch space launch vehicles) #

(1) Where a person intending to launch a space launch vehicle falls under any of the following subparagraphs, he or she shall obtain permission from the Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration therefor. The same shall also apply to any modifications of permitted matters; provided, any modification to minor matters prescribed by Presidential Decree shall be reported within 30 days after such modification: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017; Jan. 26, 2024>

1. When he or she intends to launch a space launch vehicle from an area or structure situated within the territory or jurisdiction of the Republic of Korea;

2. When he or she intends to launch a space launch vehicle owned by the Government or a citizen of the Republic of Korea from outside the Republic of Korea.

(2) Any person intending to obtain permission for launch prescribed in paragraph (1) shall file an application with the Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration along with a launch plan prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as a safety analysis report, an operation plan of the load thereon, and a plan for compensation for damages. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017; Jan. 26, 2024>

(3) The Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration shall take the following matters into consideration when granting permission for launch referred to in paragraph (1): <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017; Jan. 26, 2024>

1. Appropriateness of the purpose of use of the space launch vehicle;

2. Appropriateness of safety management for the space launch vehicle and other things used for the launch;

3. Financial ability, such as subscription to compensation liability insurance in preparation for the event of space accidents;

4. Other matters prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Science and ICT, which are necessary for launch and preparation for launch, such as moving of the space launch vehicle.

(4) The Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration may attach necessary conditions to permission referred to in paragraph (1) when granting such permission. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017; Jan. 26, 2024>

(5) Where the Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration receives a report on modifications according to the proviso of paragraph (1), he or she shall accept the report if the details thereof are deemed in compliance with this Act as a result of review. <Added on Dec. 19, 2017; Jan. 26, 2024>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jun. 7, 2011]

Article 16(Composition of Space Accident Investigation Committee) #

(1) If space accidents prescribed by Presidential Decree occur, the Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration may establish a Space Accident Investigation Committee under his/her jurisdiction to investigate space such accidents. <Amended on Mar. 9, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017; Jan. 26, 2024>

(2) The Space Accident Investigation Committee shall be comprised of not less than five but not more than 11 members, including one chairperson, and the members thereof shall be commissioned by the Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration from among persons who satisfy the qualifications prescribed in Presidential Decree, whereas the chairperson thereof shall be appointed by the Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration among the Committee members; provided, as for matters prescribed by Presidential Decree in view of national security, a separate space accident investigation committee may be organized as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 9, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017; Jun. 9, 2020; Jan. 26, 2024>

(3) The Space Accident Investigation Committee may investigate any of the following persons to carry out its duties. In such cases, persons subject to such investigation shall comply therewith unless they have justifiable grounds to the contrary: <Amended on Mar. 9, 2011; Jan. 20, 2015>

1. A person who has filed preliminary registration or registration of an artificial space object under Article 8;

2. A person who has obtained permission to launch space objects under Article 11;

3. Other persons involved in artificial space objects, such as manufacturers of artificial space objects and testers of the performance of artificial space objects.

(4) The chairperson of Space Accident Investigation Committee may request the heads of relevant administrative agencies to cooperate for the control of access to areas of space accidents and other matters necessary for investigations. In such cases, the heads of relevant administrative agencies so requested shall cooperate unless they have justifiable grounds to the contrary. <Amended on Mar. 9, 2011>

(5) Matters necessary for the timing of organization, operation, etc. of the Space Accident Investigation Committee other than the matters prescribed in paragraphs (1) through (4) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 9, 2011>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jun. 7, 2011]

[Title Amended on Mar. 9, 2011]

Article 18-3(Methods of promotion of space development projects) #

(1) In order to efficiently promote a master plan, the Government may enter into an agreement with an institution or organization prescribed in each subparagraph of Article 14(1) of the Basic Research Promotion and Technology Development Support Act to implement space development projects.

(2) The Government may conclude a contract with an institution or organization under paragraph (1) to require it to manufacture a product of the same quality, performance, etc. with products to which technology developed through a space development project applies or any product similar thereto

(3) The Government may contribute to an institution or organization implementing space development projects (hereinafter referred to as "institution implementing space development projects") all or part of the expenses incurred in implementing space development projects by entering into an agreement under paragraph (1).

(4) Where necessary to effectively perform a space development project, an institution implementing space development projects may have another institution or organization perform part of the relevant project.

(5) Except as provided in this Act, the Act on Contracts to Which the State Is a Party shall apply to the following contracts:

1. Where the Government implements a space development project under a contract pursuant to paragraph (2), the contract;

2. Where an institution implementing space development projects requires other institutions or organizations to perform part of the space development project pursuant to paragraph (4), the contract therefor;

3. A contract for the purchase of research facilities, equipment, materials, etc. or services which is concluded by an institution implementing space development projects.

(6) When the Government or an institution implementing space development projects concludes a contract under the subparagraphs of paragraph (5), it shall require the other party to the contract that delays performance of the contract without good cause to pay a penalty for delay, as prescribed by Presidential Decree.

(7) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (6), matters necessary for procedures, etc. for promoting a space development project shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

[This Article Added on Jun. 10, 2022]

Article 18-4(Dissemination of outcomes of space development projects and promotion of technology transfer) #

(1) The Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration shall formulate and implement policies on the following in order to disseminate the outcomes of space development projects and promote technology transfer: <Amended on Jan. 26, 2024>

1. Management and distribution of information on the outcomes of space development projects and technology transfer;

2. Fostering of organizations established within research institutes, etc. related to the dissemination of the outcomes of space development projects and technology transfer;

3. Exchange and cooperation of human resources, technology, infrastructure, etc. between research institutes, etc.;

4. Other matters that the Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration deems necessary for the dissemination of the outcomes of space development projects and the promotion of technology transfer.

(2) The Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration may implement projects based on the policies provided in the subparagraphs of paragraph (1). <Amended on Jan. 26, 2024>

(3) The Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration may require research institutes, etc. to perform projects implemented pursuant to paragraph (2) and may fully or partially contribute or subsidize to cover expenses incurred in performing such projects. <Amended on Jan. 26, 2024>

(4) The head of a research institute, etc. may dispatch researchers or employees under his or her control to an enterprise, etc. intending to transfer technologies for a certain period in order to facilitate the transfer of technologies arising from space development projects.

(5) The Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration may provide support, such as loans of funds, to enterprises seeking to receive technology transfer from space development programs, as prescribed by Presidential Decree, after consulting with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies. <Added on May 27, 2025>

[This Article Added on Jun. 10, 2022]

Article 18-7(Designation of new space technology) #

(1) The Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration may designate technology that is deemed domestically new and advanced and deemed needed to be disseminated and utilized, as new space technology (hereinafter referred to as "new space technology") from among the following space technology: <Amended on Jan. 26, 2024>

1. Space technology first developed in Korea;

2. Space technology introduced from abroad and learned and improved;

3. Space technology that can create new added value by applying to other fields.

(2) A person who intends to obtain designation of new space technology pursuant to paragraph (1) shall file an application for designation with the Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Jan. 26, 2024>

(3) The Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration may request the following persons to preferentially purchase the products manufactured or produced by using the new space technology: <Amended on Jan. 26, 2024>

1. A State agency or local government;

2. A public institution under the Act on the Management of Public Institutions;

3. A person who receives financial support, such as contributions and subsidies, from the State or a local government.

(4) Where new space technology designated pursuant to paragraph (1) falls under any of the following cases, the Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration may revoke such designation; provided, the Administrator shall revoke the designation in cases falling under subparagraph 1 and 2: <Amended on Jan. 26, 2024>

1. Where it is designated by fraud or other improper means;

2. Where it is impossible to utilize the technology, owing to any substantial defects of its content;

3. Where the need for dissemination and utilization of the relevant new space technology ceases to exist due to changes, etc. in the technological environment.

(5) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (4), matters necessary for methods for the designation or revocation of designation of new space technology or utilization thereof, preferential purchase of such technology, etc. shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

[This Article Added on Jun. 10, 2022]

SPACE DEVELOPMENT PROMOTION ACT

Article 1(Purpose) #

Article 2(Definitions) #

Article 3(Responsibilities of the Government) #

Article 4(Relationship to other statutes) #

Article 5(Formulation of master plan for promotion of space development) #

Article 5-2(Formulation of action plan for promotion of space development) #

Article 5-3(Formulation of master plan for utilization of satellite information) #

Article 5-4(Formulation of action plan for utilization of satellite information) #

Article 6(National Space Committee) #

Article 6-2 #

Article 7(Designation of institution specializing in space development) #

Article 8(Domestic registration of artificial space objects) #

Article 8-2(Registration of meteorites) #

Article 8-3(Prohibition on taking meteorites out of Republic of Korea) #

Article 9(International registration of artificial space objects) #

Article 10(Artificial space objects and management of registers of artificial space objects) #

Article 11(Permission to launch space launch vehicles) #

Article 12(Grounds for disqualification) #

Article 13(Revocation of permission for launch, and hearings) #

Article 14(Liability for damages caused by space accidents) #

Article 14-2(Rescue of astronauts) #

Article 14-3(Return of artificial space objects) #

Article 15(Formulation of master plan for preparing against dangers in space) #

Article 15-2(Formulation of action plan for preparing against dangers in space) #

Article 15-3(Designation of space environment surveillance agency) #

Article 16(Composition of Space Accident Investigation Committee) #

Article 17(Dissemination and utilization of satellite information) #

Article 18(Facilitation of space development by private sector) #

Article 18-2(Opening and utilization of space development infrastructure) #

Article 18-3(Methods of promotion of space development projects) #

Article 18-4(Dissemination of outcomes of space development projects and promotion of technology transfer) #

Article 18-5(Facilitation of business start-ups) #

Article 18-6(Training of professional human resources) #

Article 18-7(Designation of new space technology) #

Article 18-8(Special cases for application of the Act on the Safety Management of Guns, Swords, and Explosives) #

Article 18-9(Holding and support of expositions) #

Article 19(Suspension and correction of space development) #

Article 20(Requests for assistance or cooperation in space development) #

Article 20-2(Compensation for damages caused by launched space objects) #

Article 21(Implementation of space development projects related to national security) #

Article 22(Designation of space industry cluster) #

Article 23(Support for space industry clusters) #

Article 23-2(Designation of investment promotion zones) #

Article 23-3(Revocation of designation of investment promotion zone) #

Article 23-4(Special cases concerning operation of schools and educational courses) #

Article 23-5(Support for research institutes, international organizations, general hospitals, and universities) #

Article 24(Collection of data and surveys of actual conditions on space development) #

Article 25(Confidentiality) #

Article 26(Entrustment of authority) #

Article 26-2(Legal fiction as public officials in application of penalty provisions) #

Article 27(Penalty provisions) #

Article 28(Joint penalty provisions) #

Article 29(Administrative fines) #