The scientific data release of Korean space exploration missions for public users

Commencing with the launch of the lunar orbiter Danuri in 2022, South Korea sets forth an ambitious space exploration roadmap. This roadmap includes plans for a lunar lander in 2032, followed by Mars exploration missions in 2035 and 2045, utilizing an orbiters and a lander, respectively. Moreover, South Korea aims to actively contribute to the United States' Commercial Lunar Payload Services by developing scientific payloads for lunar landing missions.

To harness the wealth of scientific mission data from diverse space explorations and scientific missions, we have developed the KARI Planetary Data System. This system is designed not only to store and disclose scientific data from the lunar orbiter Danuri, currently in its early stage, but also to pave the way for systematic advancements in the future. While acknowledging the system's early development stage, we believe it marks the systematic evolution for enhancing the outcomes of diverse space exploration and scientific endeavors.

This presentation outlines the functionalities and structure of the KARI Planetary Data System, emphasizing the role in its facilitating the open access to Korea's space exploration mission data. We also discuss the system's current features, potential areas for improvement, and future plans.  We embark on this systematic development, laying the foundation for a more profound understanding of our universe through the dissemination of space exploration data.