Mir (Agency for Defense Development)
The Mir is a non-reusable, active launch vehicle manufactured by Agency for Defense Development (established in 1970). It undertook its inaugural launch on an unknown date.
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 Specifications
| Alias | South Korean ADD Solid-Fuel SLV |
|---|---|
| Stages | 4 |
| LEO Capacity | 500 kg |
Mir Launch Record
| Pending 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.