CODEX Solar Corona Observation⁣ Equipment Set for Launch

A joint collaboration between Korean ⁣and ⁣American researchers has led to the development of CODEX, a state-of-the-art ‍solar corona ‌observation equipment. The Korea ⁢Aerospace Administration and ⁢the Korea‌ Astronomy and Space Science⁤ Institute ⁢have announced that CODEX ⁢will be ⁣launched into space on the 5th.

Following its launch, CODEX⁤ will separate​ from the ‌launch vehicle approximately ‌10 minutes later. ⁢After a 13-hour journey,‍ it ⁣will dock ​with the International Space Station and be installed⁣ on the external ⁣payload platform (ELC3-3) via a robotic arm.

Once installed on the International Space⁤ Station, CODEX will conduct‌ observations for up to 55‍ minutes during a 90-minute ⁤orbital period.⁣ This​ will include simultaneous ⁤measurement of temperature and velocity, as well ‌as the‌ shape ⁤of‌ the solar corona.

The​ mission operations and control of CODEX ‍will be conducted at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. The ‍Astronomy Research Institute will receive and monitor information‍ remotely, ensuring the success of the ⁤mission.

Key Features ⁢of CODEX

• Jointly developed by Korean and American researchers
• Launched into space on the 5th
• Installed on the International Space Station’s external payload ⁤platform (ELC3-3)
• Conducts observations for up to 55 minutes⁣ during a 90-minute orbital ⁣period
• Simultaneous measurement of ⁤temperature and velocity, ⁣as well as the⁤ shape of the solar corona