Mir (3 stage) (Agency for Defense Development)
The Mir (3 stage) is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by Agency for Defense Development (established in 1970). It undertook its inaugural launch on 12/04/2023.
Mir (Korean for a kind of dragon, and previously only known as "Solid-fuel space launch vehicle") is a South Korean military developed small satellite launch vehicle for "quick response" usage. First orbital test launch in December 2023 omits the 2nd stage but still carries satellite into orbit.
Mir (3 stage) Specifications
| Alias | South Korean ADD Solid-Fuel SLV (3 stage) |
|---|---|
| Stages | 3 |
| LEO Capacity | 100 kg |
Mir (3 stage) Launch Record
| Total Launches | 1 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 1 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 1 |
Manufacturer
The Agency for Defense Development (ADD) is the South Korean national agency for research and development in defense technology, funded by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). Its purpose is contributing to enforcing the national defence, to improving the national R&D capacity, and to fostering the domestic defense industry.