KAIST Space Institute

Sub-Organizations

Name of Research Center	Director of Research Center
KAIST SaTReC	Jae-hung Han, Director of Research Institute

Space exploration through small, advanced satellites

Research and development of core technologies for space exploration
Accomplishing space science missions through cooperation with industry, academia, and researchers

Specialized training facility for space research professionals

Fostering outstanding professionals with experience gained through participation in advanced small satellite programs
Creative technology development and scientific research through educational satellite development

Generating national value through research in satellite and space applications

Promoting research in satellite applications such as space science, remote sensing, GNSS, satellite communication, etc.
Furthering national interest through the transfer of core space technologies to industry and space qualification of domestically developed components
Expanding national resources by leading research and resource exploration in space
Strengthening research capabilities: Creating a stable environment for research and education, building up talent pool in research
Utilization of research resources: Shared strategic implementation through partnership and interpersonal exchange with KAIST organizations and neighboring industrial, academic and research entities
Promoting international exchanges: Enhancing national competitiveness through exchanges in space technology and researchD

Present	NEONSAT, ADRSat in development
Apr.2024	Launch of NEONSAT-1
May.2023	Launch of NEXTSAT-2
Nov.2018	Launch of NEXTSAT-1
Nov.2013	Launch of STSAT-3
2009 ~ 2010	Launch of STSAT-2, first satellite launched in Korea(First launch of 2A in Aug. 2009, Second launch of 2B in Jun. 2010– orbit insertion failure)
Sep.2003	Launch of STSAT-1, Korea’s first astronomical satellite
May.1999	Launch of KITSAT-3, Korea’s first independently developed satellite
Feb.1997	Construction of remote sensing satellite data receiving system
Sep.1993	Launch of KITSAT-2, first satellite made in Korea
Aug.1992	Launch of KITSAT-1, Korea’s first satellite
Mar.1990	Selected as outstanding satellite research center by the Korea Science Foundation
Aug.1989	Satellite Technology Research Center (SaTReC) Established

SaTReC, KAIST 291, Dahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141

Telephone Number : +82 - 42 - 350 - 8611