한국천문연구원 | |
Agency overview | |
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Abbreviation | KASI |
Formed | September, 1974 |
Type | Space agency |
Headquarters | Yuseong, Daejeon |
Administrator | Han, Inwoo (한인우) |
Owner | South Korea |
Website | www |
Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute |
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.