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South Korea's Coal Mines to Fuel Lunar Exploration
4/8/2025
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- South Korea is transforming its abandoned coal mines in Taebaek into a launchpad for lunar exploration. The Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources has successfully tested prototype rovers designed for autonomous navigation and sample collection. This ambitious project aims to pave the way for South Korea's first robotic lunar landing by 2032, marking a significant leap in space mining technology.
