About Us

Overview

Founding Background

NRF (National Research Foundation of Korea) Grant
Project Name 2024 Global Interdisciplinary Research in Humanities and Social Sciences
Project Title Korean 우주에서의 위험과 상업적 인간 활동: 우주관광을 중심으로
English Risk and commercial human presence in space: Focusing on space tourism
Purpose of the Project

  • Expand interdisciplinary research networking and enhance diversity and innovation in research outcomes by supporting humanities and social sciences-based interdisciplinary research

  • Achieve word-class interdisciplinary research results through global collaboration with outstanding researchers and research institutes

Purpose of Establishment

Establishment and Business Objectives of the Research Center

  1. Conducting Interdisciplinary Research for the Sustainable Development of the Space Tourism Industry Using Advanced Technologies

    1. Collaboration among experts in various fields, including space science, space medicine, big data analysis, artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomous vehicles, to address challenges in space tourism.

    2. Contributing to the long-term development of the industry and enhancing societal benefits through research on sustainable practices in space tourism.

  2. Producing World-Class Interdisciplinary Research Results through Collaboration with Leading Researchers and Institutions

    1. Establishing cooperative networks with prestigious universities and research centers in countries such as South Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Thailand, Finland, and Macau.

    2. Publishing over 10 articles annually in top-tier SSCI (Social Sciences Citation Index) journals and securing large-scale projects from organizations such as Horizon Europe, NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, the United Nations, KASA, NRFK, and the Ministry of Science and ICT.

  3. Developing Experts and Promoting Academic Exchange in the Field of Space Tourism Based on Information and Communication Technology

    1. Operating educational programs to enhance the capabilities of participating researchers and students.

    2. Hosting and participating in domestic and international academic conferences to disseminate research outcomes.

    3. Training industry professionals and facilitating employment through industry-academia-research collaboration.

  4. Enhancing Public Awareness of Space Tourism Through Education and Promotion

    1. Offering space tourism lectures and experiential programs for the general public.

    2. Creating and distributing accessible content to communicate research findings and trends in space tourism to a wider audience.

    3. Sharing the vision and benefits of space tourism to garner public interest and support.

Focus areas

  • Sustainable space tourism

  • Space industry

  • Space science

  • Space radiation

  • Space medicine

  • AI robotics

  • Big data analytics

  • Autonomous vehicle

  • Smart tourism

  • Digital marketing

Mission

To advance the field of space tourism through sustainable practices, cutting-edge research, and interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring long-term benefits for both the industry and society.

Vision

To be a global leader in space tourism research, promoting responsible growth and innovation for a sustainable future.

  1. Over 10 Papers Published Annually in Top SSCI Journals

  2. Securing Large-Scale Projects (Horizon Europe, NASA, U.S. Department of Defense, Texas A&M, UN, etc.)