Korea's space agency reviews domestic capabilities for NASA's Moon base

At a glance

The Korea Aerospace Administration held an international cooperation workshop to review domestic technology capabilities in light of NASA's Moon base plan. About 50 experts from research institutes, universities and companies took part to discuss cooperation.

Key points

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   The workshop was held on the 13th at the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute.

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   Experts from 18 domestic institutions, about 50 people in total, took part.

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   Technologies ranging from astronomy and space science to landing, communications, and robotics were reviewed.

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   The agency plans to use the discussion to shape its own lunar exploration and international cooperation strategy.

Why it matters

This shows Korea preparing for what role it may play in the US plan to build a Moon base. It also signals domestic space companies and research institutes working together.

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