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Korean Lunar Exploration Program
Korean Lunar Exploration Program
Directorate for National Strategic R&D Programs
Through global cooperation, develop and launch a 550kg-level test lunar orbiter to strengthen the nation’s technological capacity for lunar exploration and lay the foundation for its independent capabilities
Research areas: Lunar orbiter system, main body and payload
Eligibility: Korea Aerospace Research Institute
Support details
Through global cooperation, develop and launch a 550kg-level test lunar orbiter and domestically develop a ground station for deep space based on experience with developing communication, ocean, meteorological and multi-purpose satellites, and securing related technologies
Make efforts domestically to develop insufficient technology and secure technology through global advice and verification
Independently develop payloads through domestic calls, and discover and accept payloads which have significant value for lunar science research
Period: Jan. 2016- Dec. 2020
Funding: KRW 197.8 billion (USD 179.8 million*) per project
* approximation based on exchange rate of 1 USD = 1,100 KRW
KIM, Seong-Baek; Space Development (kimstar100@nrf.re.kr)
No call for new projects in 2019