Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter
South Korean lunar orbiter succeeds in critical trajectory correction maneuver
South Korea’s first robotic lunar orbiter is looping back to the moon from the L1 Lagrange point after successfully conducting a critical trajectory correction maneuver Sept. 2, a milestone in its voyage toward the moon.
South Korea’s first lunar orbiter on way to the moon
South Korea’s first lunar orbiter has begun its voyage toward the moon on a mission critical to the country’s future space projects.
South Korea seeks $553 million space budget for 2022
In a bid to nurture its nascent domestic space sector, South Korea is seeking a 640 billion won ($553 million) annual space budget for 2022. If granted in full, it would amount to a 4 percent increase from this year’s 615 billion won.
South Korea to spend $553 million on space projects in 2021
South Korea will spend 615 billion won ($553.1 million) in 2021 on space activities aimed at bolstering its capacity to produce satellites, rockets and other key equipment.
