South Korea’s national space agency said Wednesday it will join hands with the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to conduct studies related to the moon exploration Artemis program.

The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) has signed a study agreement on the Artemis program with NASA, aimed at conducting research projects for sustainable exploration of the Moon and preparations for Mars exploration, according to its officials.

South Korea is the fifth nation to sign such an agreement with NASA, according to the Korean space agency.

Under the agreement, KASA and NASA will collaborate to conduct feasibility studies on lunar landers, space communications, positioning, navigation and timing, tools and applications to support astronauts, and space-based life sciences and medical operations.

The projects also include lunar surface science and autonomous power, robotics and mobility systems, as well as activities in the cis-lunar space, which refers to the region of space between the Eart
h and the Moon.

South Korea is one of the 47 countries that have signed the Artemis Accords, a U.S.-led international agreement for lunar exploration.

Source: Yonhap News Agency