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Space Exploration Basic Research Center

Establish a basic research platform for space exploration that integrates laboratory-based simulation of
extreme space environments in lab, space semiconductors, space biotechnology, and

studies of near-Earth and deep-space environments.

KEYWORDKeyword

Space Envrionment Photonic Space Semiconductor Space Bio AI for Science

OBJECTIVE Objective

By conducting “basic research for space exploration” centered on InnoCORE Fellows, the center aims to contribute to strengthening
the nation’s space exporation capabilities while establishing a strategic foundation for fostering next-generation mission-oriented leader-level research personnel.

INTRODUCTION Director's Message



Chair Professor, Department of Physics
Member of The Korean Academy of Science and Technology
Member of the Board of Directors of Research Institutes Affiliated with the Korea AeroSpace Administration

Director of Center for High Energy Astrophysics (CHEA) (2016 – 2022)
Dean of College of Natural Science (2020 – 2022)
President of Korean Astronomical Society (2020 – 2021)

IMPACT Impact

Contribute to enabling Korea to take a leading role in foundational and core technologies for space exploration.

Contribute to transforming Korea into one of the world’s top space powers.

TALENT Ideal Talent

Researchers with the potential to grow into next-generation mission-driven leaders for national space exploration program

Researchers who are self-motivated, capable of defining problems independently, and committed to solving them autonomously

FACULTY Faculty