Danuri (KPLO)

South Korea's first lunar orbiter; ShadowCam polar mapping.

Era

C (2020-present)

Parent mission

Danuri

Role

orbiter

Operator

KARI

Nation

South Korea

Launched (UTC)

2022-08-04

Reached Moon (UTC)

2022-12-16 orbit

Event type

orbiter

Outcome

success

Site

Orbiter

Left on surface

none

Returned material

none

Current status

ACTIVE in orbit

Operational status (derived)

active_powered

Source grade

primary

Review note

single-tier source (cross-check pending)

Primary source