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KPLO and ShadowCam Arrive at Cape Canaveral

The Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter arrives in Orlando, Florida on July 6, ready for integration with the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket! Image courtesy of KARI.

Published 15 Jul, 2022

ShadowCam Installed Onboard KPLO Satellite

The ShadowCam instrument being lifted for mounting to the Korean Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter satellite at the Korean Aerospace Research Institute in Daejeon, Korea. Note the red cover at the top that protects the delicate radiator during installation (image courtesy KARI).

Published 15 Oct, 2021

ShadowCam Begins Long-Awaited Journey

The NASA ShadowCam instrument, carefully secured inside its shipping box, in preparation for its trip from San Diego to South Korea. There, it will be integrated with the Korean Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO) satellite, along with the rest of the payload.

Published 18 Aug, 2021