Korean Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter ‘Danuri’ Begins Next Year in Moon Orbit

Name: Korean Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter ‘Danuri’ Begins Next Year in Moon Orbit
Start: 2026-12-16T00:00:00-10:00
End: 2026-12-16T23:59:59-10:00
Location: Moon Orbit

December 16, 2026

Surpassing 4th full year / entering 5th year in lunar orbit, Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) first lunar spacecraft Danuri launched in Aug 2022 and reached Moon in Dec 2022.