Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute

Summary

The Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) is the national research institute in astronomy and space science of South Korea funded by the South Korean Government. Its headquarters are located in Daejeon, in the Daedeok Science Town. Research at KASI covers main areas of modern astronomy, including Optical Astronomy, Radio Astronomy, Space Science, and Theoretical Astronomy.

Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute
한국천문연구원
Agency overview
AbbreviationKASI
FormedSeptember, 1974
TypeSpace agency
HeadquartersYuseong, Daejeon
AdministratorPark, Young Deuk (박영득)[1]
Owner South Korea
Websitewww.kasi.re.kr
Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute
Hangul
한국천문연구원
Hanja
韓國天文硏究院
Revised RomanizationHanguk Cheonmun Yeonguwon
McCune–ReischauerHan'guk Ch'ŏnmun Yŏn'guwŏn
Main building

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "신임 천문연 원장에 박영득 씨·건기연 원장에 김병석 씨…4개 출연연 원장 선임". 8 April 2021.

External links edit

  • KASI official website (Korean / English)
  • BOAO (Korean)
  • TRAO (Korean)