South Korea Civilian-led Lunar Rover Project
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Source: Inquirer
South Korea plans to complete a civilian-led lunar rover project by 2030. The project involves the development of a rover that will land on the Moon, supported by a preliminary feasibility study by the Korea Aerospace Administration and the Ministry of Science and ICT. The project aims to make Korea the fifth nation to complete a soft landing on the Moon and will run parallel to the state-run luna
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- South Korea
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Inquirer
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | South Korea plans to complete a civilian-led lunar rover project by 2030. The project involves the development of a rover that will land on the Moon, supported by a preliminary feasibility study by the Korea Aerospace Administration and the Ministry of Science and ICT. The project aims to make Korea the fifth nation to complete a soft landing on the Moon and will run parallel to the state-run lunar lander mission scheduled for completion by 2032. Companies selected will handle the entire lunar landing mission process, using the Korean Space Launch Vehicle-II Nuri rocket. |
Original sector | Space Exploration |
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Country | South Korea |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense |
Article published date | 2026-04-08 |
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