Dawn Aerospace Partners with Perigee Aerospace to Jointly Develop Propulsion Systems for the Korean Space Market

Delft, the Netherlands - 24 October 2024

Dawn Aerospace, a leading provider of satellite propulsion is excited to announce its newest partnership with Perigee Aerospace Inc., a prominent player in Korea's rapidly growing space industry.

Perigee Aerospace is an end-to-end space mobility company based in South Korea. For ground-to-space transportation service, Perigee is developing a two-stage launch vehicle called Blue Whale 1 (BW1), with the capacity to place up to 200 kg in LEO.

This strategic collaboration marks Dawn Aerospace's formal entry into the Korean space market, with the two companies working together on an upcoming mission, focusing on the launch of satellites into a 500 km Sun-Synchronous Orbit.

Dawn Aerospace and Perigee Aerospace are set to carry out satellite green-propulsion system projects in Korea by leveraging their outstanding engine expertise and resources. Additionally, they plan to conduct satellite launches using the Blue Whale 1 and engage in joint marketing activities worldwide.

"We're thrilled to work with Perigee, a forward-thinking company at the heart of Korea’s space innovation scene," remarked Stefan Powell, CEO of Dawn Aerospace.

Yoon Shin, CEO and Founder of Perigee Aerospace, added, "We are very pleased to become a strategic partner of Dawn Aerospace which has outstanding green propulsion technology. We look forward to collaborating on projects both in South Korea and globally”.

Dawn Aerospace continues to solidify its position as a trusted propulsion provider in the global space sector, and the collaboration with Perigee signals further advancements in its pursuit of sustainable, scalable space technologies.

Dawn Aerospace provides satellite propulsion to over 25 customers in 10 countries including The USA, France, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, India, Japan, Canada, Indonesia, and now Korea.