The Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) announced that it has reached a joint statement with the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to collaborate in various aspects of space and aerospace research.
As reported by Yonhap News, the agreement was formalized at NASA’s headquarters in Washington during discussions between KASA Chief Yoon Young-bin and NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
Focus on innovation, commitment to sustainability
The two organizations explored opportunities for collaboration in multiple areas of space and aerospace development, including deep space and lunar exploration, and reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing their leadership on the global stage.
They also pledged to identify innovative projects with significant potential in areas like space life sciences, lunar surface research, and the shared use of deep space antennas.
Moreover, they expressed their intent to work together on space sustainability initiatives, which include developing standards for information sharing related to space debris mitigation, space traffic management, and the protection of the space environment.
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Future mission planning
Additionally, the agencies signed a separate agreement to co-design a mission concept for operations at the Lagrange point L4, where the gravitational forces of the sun and Earth are in equilibrium.
KASA further indicated plans to discuss a separate research agreement with NASA to enhance Korea’s involvement in the U.S. Artemis moon exploration program.
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