Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute

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 RomanizationHan-guk Cheon-moon Yeon-guwon
McCune–ReischauerHan'guk Cheon'moon Yǒn'guwǒn

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.

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