Amazing pictures of the Earth and the Moon thanks to a South Korean probe

The images, taken between December 24 and January 1, were taken less than 120 kilometers from the lunar surface. The first lunar probe South KoreaToday, Tuesday, the South Korean Space Center announced that Danori has transmitted amazing black and white pictures of the surface of the moon and the Earth.

Danuri (contraction Dwhich means the moon, and My light which means enjoy) took off in August of United State aboard a missile SpaceX And put it into orbit around the moon in December after a long trip to save fuel. The space center added that these images and videos “will be used to identify sites likely to host a lunar landing in 2032.”

full orbit every two hours

Danuri performs an entire orbit around Moon The space center said every two hours. The orbiter will begin its science mission next month, during which it will map and analyze the lunar surface, and make measurements of magnetic strength and gamma rays. It will also test the “space internet,” an experimental technology, by sending photos and videos back to Earth.

President Yoon Sok-yul praised Danori’s exploits in December, calling it a “historic moment” in the history of South Korea’s space program. South Korea has outlined ambitious plans for space, including landing a spacecraft on the Moon by 2032 and sending it to Mars from the lander by 2045.