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Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI)
- Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)
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- Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI)
- Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB)
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Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI)
Academic research necessary for the development of astronomy space science, overall execution of technology development, dissemination of results
| President | Park Yeongdeuk |
|---|---|
| Establishment Date | 1974.09.13 |
| Location | KASI, 776, Daedeokdae-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon |
| Contact | 042-865-3332 |
| Homepage | www.kasi.re.kr |
Key Functions
- To implement research and projects related to astronomy and space science
- To operate and develop large observational facilities and equipment
- To provide national astronomical services such as standard time management
- To disseminate astronomical knowledge and information to the public
- To foster specialists in the fields of astronomy and space science
Recent Achievements
- World’s first success in observing ‘black hole jet’
- Proved the theory of black hole jet by observing the X-3 of Cygnus which is a black hole double star
- Promotion of technology cooperation with SMEs in the development of optical instruments for astronomical observation
- Established an affiliated research institute Green Optics Co., Ltd.
- Position precision measurement of KSLV-1(NARO) through SLR developed for the first time in Korea
- Proof of the latest theory of the birth of stars through observation
- Proved the latest theory of heavy star production by observing the celestial bodies of transforming into a heavy star
- Success in observing the birth process of baby stars
- ucceeded in observing the birth process of a premature baby star ‘baby brown dwarf’ being generated in the mass of gas that is 600 light-years away from the earth