Space agencies of S. Korea, Canada sign MOU for satellite, tech cooperation

SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) said Thursday it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with its Canadian counterpart to expand bilateral cooperation in the space sector.

The MOU with the Canadian Space Agency was signed on the sidelines of Space Symposium 2026 held in Colorado Springs of the United States on Tuesday (U.S. time).

Under the partnership, the two sides will establish a framework for cooperation in areas including Earth observation, space science, space exploration and low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications.

Canada is pursuing a national project to build a LEO satellite communications network, with South Korea seen as a key potential partner given its established ecosystem in the field.

"I expect that the MOU will not only solidify space cooperation between our two nations but also serve as a practical stepping stone for our companies to emerge as key players in the global space supply chain," said Oh Tae-seog, head of KASA.

Officials from the Korea AeroSpace Administration and the Canadian Space Agency hold talks on bilateral cooperation during Space Symposium 2026 in Colorado Springs on April 14, 2026, in this photo provided by KASA. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)