South Korea targets a 2030 Moon landing in a seven-part technology plan
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South Korea bundling a 2030 uncrewed Moon landing into a seven-part tech plan—alongside AI—shows space is now a standard pillar of national industrial strategy. Space and deep-tech startups should expect more public–private programs and procurement opportunities tied to this kind of mission-driven roadmap.
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