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US and South Korea Expand Space Cooperation with New Commitments in Lunar Exploration and Satellite Navigation

The fourth Civil Space Dialogue in Washington solidifies bilateral collaboration, emphasizing lunar missions, Earth observation, and maritime security.

South Korean and U.S. officials pose for a photo during the fourth Civil Space Dialogue in Washington, D.C., on April 14, 2025, in this photo provided by Seoul's foreign ministry. (From L to R) John Lee, vice administrator of mission directorates at the Korea AeroSpace Administration; Han Min-young, director-general of the climate change, environment and scientific affairs bureau at South Korea's foreign ministry; Rahima Kandahari, U.S. deputy assistant secretary for science, technology, and space affairs; Kevin Kim, deputy assistant secretary for China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia and Taiwan at the State Department; and Karen Feldstein, associate administrator for international relations at NASA. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

Overview

  • The US and South Korea convened the fourth Civil Space Dialogue in Washington, resulting in expanded cooperation across multiple space sectors.
  • Both nations committed to advancing lunar exploration, with discussions on South Korea's involvement in Artemis and Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiatives.
  • Collaboration on satellite navigation was strengthened, integrating Korea's Positioning System with the US GPS for enhanced regional capabilities.
  • Efforts to bolster maritime domain awareness were highlighted, focusing on satellite data sharing to secure maritime routes and address security threats.
  • The dialogue also prioritized building a resilient space industry supply chain and aligning regulatory frameworks to support future joint missions.