1st South Korea's Lunar Orbiter Sends Photos of Moon, Earth

South Korea's first-ever lunar orbiter, Danuri, sent a number of stunning images of the moon's surface and the Earth.

Danuri was launched in August 2022 and entered the lunar orbit last month.

It is expected that It will begin its mission next month which includes mapping and analyzing lunar terrain and measuring the magnetic strength of the moon.

It will also test "space internet" technology by transmitting photos and videos to Earth, which will be used to select the best landing sites for the South Korean moon missions in 2032. 

Danuri made South Korea the seventh country in the world to send a lunar explorer and the fourth in Asia.

The lunar device's first images were taken between December 24 and January 1, and they showed the lunar surface and Earth.

They were shot from less than 75 miles over the moon.