South Korea’s National Space Agency said on Wednesday it will join hands with the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to conduct studies related to the Artemis program to explore the moon.
According to its officials, the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) has signed a study agreement with NASA on the Artemis program, which aims to conduct research projects in preparation for sustainable exploration of the Moon and exploration of Mars.
According to the Korean Space Agency, South Korea is the fifth country to sign such an agreement with NASA.
Under the agreement, KASA and NASA will collaborate to conduct feasibility studies on lunar landers, space communications, positioning, navigation and timing, tools and applications to assist astronauts, and space-based life science and medical applications.
Projects include lunar surface science and autonomous power, robotics and mobility systems, as well as activities in cis-lunar space, which refers to the region of space between Earth and the Moon.
South Korea is one of 47 countries that have signed the US-led international agreement on lunar exploration.
In September, Casa signed a joint statement with NASA for cooperation in various areas related to space and aerospace research.
