South Korea's First Lunar Orbiter Mission on Track for Launch in August

South Korea's science ministry said on Monday that the country's first lunar exploration mission is on track for launch in August next year after it strengthened ties with the United States earlier this year in space exploration. South Korea aims to conduct a yearlong mission to observe the moon through an orbiting spacecraft.

Seoul,  Aug 30:  South Korea's science ministry said on Monday that the country's first lunar exploration mission is on track for launch in August next year after it strengthened ties with the United States earlier this year in space exploration.

South Korea aims to conduct a yearlong mission to observe the moon through an orbiting spacecraft, with hopes of securing technologies for future space exploration missions.