South Korea shortlist landing sites for two 2032 robotic lunar missions
The Korea AeroSpace Administration has identified candidate zones on the lunar surface for a flagship lander and a demonstration craft targeted for launch in 2032.
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The Korea AeroSpace Administration revealed candidate landing sites for two robotic lunar missions scheduled to launch in 2032, The Korea Times reported. The shortlist was announced during a recent academic symposium. The newly established space agency is searching for locations across the lunar surface for its upcoming missions. [1]
According to The Korea Times, the agency is evaluating 20 candidate zones for its flagship lunar lander mission. The candidate sites under consideration include regions such as the Lake of Death and Clavius crater. [1]
The Korea Times also reported that the Korea AeroSpace Administration is weighing nine potential landing zones for a separate precursor craft. This soft-landing demonstration vehicle will test operational capabilities ahead of the main lander. [1]
The selection of landing zones marks a shift toward operational lunar surface ambitions for South Korea. Both uncrewed robotic missions are planned to execute soft landings on the Moon in 2032. [1]
In short
- The Korea AeroSpace Administration is planning two robotic lunar missions for launch in 2032.
- South Korea is evaluating 20 candidate zones for its flagship lunar lander.
- Nine landing zones are under consideration for a precursor soft-landing demonstration craft.
- Prospective lunar landing sites include the Lake of Death and Clavius crater.
Sources
Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.
- [1]From 'Lake of Death' to Clavius, Korea searches moon for 2032 landing sitesThe Korea Times, 1d ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Lake on Wikipedia
- [3]Apollo program on Wikipedia
- [4]Moon landing conspiracy theories on Wikipedia
- [5]Death on Grokipedia
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