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Korea Aerospace Research Institute (한국항공우주연구원)

Introduction

Blast off your dream to space.

The Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) is definitely the place to be if you are interested in space. The institute is not a simple promotion center; it is where actual research is done. KARI has led the launching of Naro, Korea's first rocket. In addition, a diverse range of events are available such as, Saturday aerospace class, aerospace camp, vision camp for college students and so on.


In the Satellite Test Building, visitors can see and listen to explanations about a satellite that is currently being researched and tested. They can tour key aerospace facilities such as the Launch Environment Lab, Orbit Environment Lab and Satellite Assembly Lab.


* With the successful launch of rocket Naro, Korea became the 11th country to join the Space Club (a group of countries that have the technologies to launch a space rocket).

Basic Information

Address 169-84, Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon (34133)
Website 한국항공우주연구원 www.kari.re.kr (Korean, English)
Last Updated 2018/09/07
Hours Group tours: 10:00, 11:00, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, and 16:30 on weekdays
Individual tourists: 14:30 and 15:30 during summer & winter vacation
Closed Weekends, holidays, special occasions of the institute
Information • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-42-870-3657~8
Parking Available

Additional Information

Admission Fees Free
Restrooms Available
Reservation Info. for Foreigners Reservations must be submitted at least two weeks in advance.

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