Program Information
· Program

Korean Lunar Exploration Program

· Directorate

Directorate for National Strategic R&D Programs

· Program objective
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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

· Program details
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Research areas: Lunar orbiter system, main body and payload

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Eligibility: Korea Aerospace Research Institute

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Support details

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    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

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    Make efforts domestically to develop insufficient technology and secure technology through global advice and verification

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    Independently develop payloads through domestic calls, and discover and accept payloads which have significant value for lunar science research

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Period: Jan. 2016- Dec. 2020

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Funding: KRW 197.8 billion (USD 179.8 million*) per project

 * approximation based on exchange rate of 1 USD = 1,100 KRW

· Contact
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KIM, Seong-Baek; Space Development (kimstar100@nrf.re.kr)

· Project process
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No call for new projects in 2019