
South Korea’s lunar orbiter sends photos of Earth, Moon
Seoul (AFP) Jan 3, 2023 - South Korea's first-ever lunar orbiter Danuri has sent black-and-white photos of the Moon's surface and Earth, the national space centre said Tuesday.
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Seoul (AFP) Jan 3, 2023 - South Korea's first-ever lunar orbiter Danuri has sent black-and-white photos of the Moon's surface and Earth, the national space centre said Tuesday.
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