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Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute

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한국천문연구원

The Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) is South Korea's national astronomy research institute, established in 1974. KASI conducts a wide array of research in areas including optical, radio, space science, and theoretical astronomy and develops space-related technologies. KASI also partners with international organizations such as the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) consortium and NASA and provides national astronomical services, including standard time management. The institute operates major observatories and facilities, like the Sobaeksan, Taeduk, and Bohyunsan Observatories, and is involved in projects like the Korea Microlensing Telescope Network (KMTNet).

academicFounded 1974
History · 1 eventMay 27, 2024 · Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) established, assumes oversight of KARI and KASSI
South Korea
www.kasi.re.kr/
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Moon Base III includes a Lunar Vertex investigation studying lunar swirls, with payloads from ESA and the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute.

RelationshipsValue 3.6Jun 2, 2026Lunar Rover Contract Advances NASA’s Moon Base Vision for 2028

The Moon Base III mission will also carry payloads from the European Space Agency and the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute.

GeneralValue 3.0May 29, 2026NASA Outlines First Missions, Awards Rover Contracts for Permanent Moon Base

Moon Base III will include payloads from the European Space Agency and the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute.

GeneralValue 2.0May 27, 2026NASA presenta le prime missioni della base lunare

The Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute leads LVRaD.

GeneralValue 2.0Apr 6, 2026Iniziativa CLPS: NASA affida missione lunare a Intuitive Machines

Dr. Chae Kyung Sim, Head of the Planetary Science Group at the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI), considers lunar pits to be natural geological heritages and regards the new wheel design as lowering technical barriers to reaching those targets.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.0Mar 5, 2026Origami style lunar rover wheel expands to climb steep caves

The project drew on cooperation with the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science, and the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy in Germany.

RelationshipsValue 3.8Jan 19, 2026Laser timing tech sharpens black hole radio views

Three 6U cubesats for the SNIPE constellation developed by the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute successfully deployed from KSLV-2.

PlanValue 4.0May 25, 2023South Korea’s KSLV-2 rocket launches seven satellites, one unaccounted for

The ROK Air Force has improved its space situational awareness capabilities since 2017 through joint projects with the Korea Aerospace Research Institute and the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 3.7Oct 27, 2021US-South Korea joint space drills to focus on space situational awareness
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