Korea Aerospace Research Institute (한국항공우주연구원)

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).

Experience Guide

Tour (promotion video → main building exhibition hall → Launch Environment Lab, Orbit Environment Lab and Satellite Assembly Lab → Satellite Operation Control Center)

* Saturday aerospace class, aerospace camp, vision camp for college students, etc. available during certain periods.  

Age Limit for Experience

Third grade students and older  

Opening 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  

Holiday

Weekends, holidays, special occasions of the institute  

Parking

Available  

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-42-870-3657~8  

Admission Fees

Free

Restrooms

Available

Reservation Info. for Foreigners

Reservations must be submitted at least two weeks in advance.