S Korea's Space Agency Joins Hands With NASA

Seoul: South Korea's national space agency on Wednesday said it will join hands with the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to conduct studies related to the Moon exploration Artemis programme.

According to its officials, the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) has signed a study agreement on the Artemis programme with NASA, aimed at conducting research projects for sustainable exploration of the Moon and preparations for Mars exploration, Yonhap news agency reported.

South Korea is the fifth nation to sign such an agreement with NASA, according to the Korean space agency.

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 support astronauts, and space-based life sciences and medical operations.