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