Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI)

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Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI)

New quest, leading of the technology, R&D
and dissemination of results in the field of aerospace science

Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) - provided in order to President, Establishment Date, Location, Contact, Homepage.
President Lee, Sang-ryul
Establishment Date 1989.10.10
Location KARI, 169-84, Gwahak-ro, Yusong-gu, Daejeon
Contact 042-860-2114
Homepage www.kari.re.kr

Key Functions

  • To research and develop the overall system and the core technology of aircraft, artificial satellites, and rockets
  • To develop technology for ensuring aerospace safety and quality, legal certification of aerospace products, and
    mutual authentication between nations
  • To Support for the establishment of national aerospace development policy, and distribution, dissemination, and diffusion of
    aerospace technical information
  • Industry-research-academia joint use of test and evaluation facilities, cooperation and support of industries including SMEs and
    technology commercialization
  • To cooperate with government, the private sector, corporations, and organizations for R&D, provision and commission of
    technical services and training of professionals specialized in main mission areas

Recent Achievements

  • Success in launching NARO-1
  • Development of multi-purpose utility satellite No. 3
  • Development of multi-purpose utility satellite No. 5
  • Development of Chollian satellite
  • Development of smart drone
  • Development of science and technology satellite No. 3