The Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) signed the research agreement with the U.S. space agency NASA, three years after Korea signed the Artemis Accords, a series of non-binding multilateral arrangements between the U.S. and partner countries that elaborates on the norms expected to be followed in outer space.
South Korea is the fifth nation to join the research collaboration under the Artemis program.
Under the new pact, the two agencies will conduct joint feasibility studies in various fields, including lunar landing technology, space communications and astronaut support tools, aimed at sustainable lunar exploration and preparations for future Mars missions.
"This agreement marks a significant milestone in U.S.-Korea space cooperation," said Yoon Young-bin, head of KASA. "We expect this will serve as a stepping stone for KASA to emerge as a key player in lunar and deep space exploration."
