Signing of a Business Agreement with the Korea Aerospace Research Institute,
ⓒNewis, ‘[Dailian = Reporter Bae Goon-deuk] The Space Aviation Agency (headed by Yoon Young-bin, hereafter referred to as the Space Agency) announced on the 4th that it has signed an agreement with the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (director Lee Sang-ryul) for the second phase of the lunar exploration project (lunar lander development) to push forward with the country’s first lunar lander development project.’,
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, ‘The goal of the second phase of the lunar exploration project is to independently develop a lunar lander, demonstrate a soft landing on the lunar surface, and perform scientific and technological missions to secure independent lunar surface exploration capabilities. This project aims to enhance the country’s space exploration capabilities through the sustainable development of lunar lander technology that aligns with global space exploration trends.’,
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, ‘The first phase of the lunar exploration project, Danuri, is the country’s first lunar orbiter. It was successfully launched in 2022, and its mission period, initially set for one year, has been extended by two years to continue scientific missions until December 2025.’,
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, ‘The second phase of the project will run from October this year to December 2033. A lunar lander is scheduled to be launched in 2032. Additionally, the second phase of the lunar exploration project has been designated as an ‘Innovative Challenging R&D project’.’,
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, ‘Meanwhile, the payloads necessary for the lunar landing mission will be selected through relevant planning research based on scientific and technological needs, and they will be decided along with the landing site.’,
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, ‘Ryu Dong-young, the Lunar Lander Program Director at the Space Agency, stated, “Following the success of our country’s first lunar orbiter Danuri, we will secure essential lunar landing and surface exploration technologies through the lunar lander development project and strengthen our capability to participate in future lunar-based space economic activities.”’