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Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute

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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
Hanja
Revised RomanizationHanguk Cheonmun Yeonguwon
McCune–ReischauerHan'guk Ch'ŏnmun Yŏn'guwŏn

The Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI; Korean한국천문연구원) 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. As of May 2024, KASI is an affiliated research institute of the Korea AeroSpace Administration.[2]

Main building

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References

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  1. ^ "신임 천문연 원장에 박영득 씨·건기연 원장에 김병석 씨…4개 출연연 원장 선임". 8 April 2021.
  2. ^ 배민영 (8 January 2024). "'한국판 나사' 우주항공청, 과기부에 설치… 항우연·천문연도 편입". Segye Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 4 June 2024.
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