KASA, KARI and KASI to Run Joint Pavilion at Sacheon Airshow; Kencoa and Other Private Firms to Participate

Nuri's fifth launch achievements and next-generation launch vehicle to be featured at Sacheon Airfield, Oct. 22-25
Kencoa to showcase aerospace manufacturing, defense MRO, and unmanned aircraft solutions

The Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA), the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), and the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) will operate a joint promotional pavilion at the 2026 Sacheon Airshow, taking place from October 22 to 25 at Sacheon Airfield in Gyeongsangnam-do. Private companies, including Kencoa Aerospace, will also set up their own booths to showcase their technologies and business capabilities in the aerospace sector.

According to KASA on October 21, the joint pavilion will be set up in the aerospace industry exhibition hall at the Sacheon Airshow. KASA will introduce the national aerospace policy direction and plans to foster a private-sector-led space industry.

Promotional image announcing Kencoa Aerospace's participation in the aerospace industry exhibition at the 2026 Sacheon Airshow, held from the 22nd to the 25th at Sacheon Airfield in Gyeongsangnam-do. Provided by Kencoa Aerospace.

KARI will exhibit the achievements and key technologies of the fifth launch of Nuri, Korea's launch vehicle, which took place on October 7. It will also introduce plans to develop a next-generation launch vehicle and directions for fostering private-sector-led launch services.

KASI will showcase a model of POLCAM, the lunar surface exploration polarimetric camera aboard the Danuri lunar orbiter, as well as models of exploration equipment to be sent to the Moon through NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS). It will also release models of instruments such as the Lunar Space Environment Monitor (LUSEM) and the Lunar Radiation Detector (LVRAD), along with related observation data.

Private company Kencoa Aerospace will set up a booth in Hall 1 of the industrial exhibition hall and introduce its capabilities in three areas: aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of defense aircraft, and unmanned aircraft solutions. The company plans to showcase its capabilities in manufacturing aircraft structures and engine parts, maintaining defense aircraft, and developing unmanned aircraft platforms and components.

"We will support the event in becoming more than just an exhibition: a meaningful venue for exchange where aerospace companies can create new business opportunities and the industry ecosystem can take a significant step forward," said Tae seog Oh, head of KASA.

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