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Danuri (KPLO)
SpaceX launches South Korea's first Moon mission.
Mission Overview
Launched on a Falcon 9, this mission carried Korea's first lunar orbiter to study the Moon's magnetic field and search for water ice in shadowed craters.
Learning from History
"The orbiter used a "Ballistic Lunar Transfer" to save fuel, taking 4 months to reach the Moon."
Mission Specs
| Year | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Country | South Korea |
| Type | Lunar Orbiter |
| Destination | Moon |
| Status | Active |
| Rocket | 9x Merlin 1D |