W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies

KISS
Pasadena, CA, United States

The primary purpose of the Keck Institute for Space Studies (KISS) is to develop new planetary, Earth, and astrophysics space mission concepts and technology by bringing together a broad spectrum of scientists and engineers for sustained scientific and technical interaction. The Institute is a "think and do tank," whose primary purpose is to bring together a broad spectrum of scientists and engineers for sustained technical interaction aimed at developing new space mission concepts and technology.

Contact details

Address:
1200 E California Blvd., MC C1-127, Pasadena, CA 91125, USA

Country:
United States

Sub-region:
Northern America

Areas of focus

Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
University institute/center
Institutional affiliations
University
Year founded
2008
Age (years)
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 17
United States average
 42
Global average
 33
Founded by
Founders: California Institute of Technology
Founder gender: Other entities
Leadership
Leader(s) (2024): Harriet Brettle
Leader gender: Female
Leader(s) (2023): Michele Judd
Leader gender: Female
Leader(s) (2022): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Staff size
2024
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 5
United States average
 44
Global average
 78
2023
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 7
2021
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 7
% Female staff
2024
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 80%
United States average
 55%
Global average
 58%
2023
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 72%
2021
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 86%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 7
United States average
 52
Global average
 42
2023
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 7
2018
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 30

Social

Likes (2023)
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 2,858
United States average
 66,283
Global average
 26,980
Likes (2022)
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 2,882
Likes (2021)
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 1,480
Followers (2024)
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 300
United States average
 51,876
Global average
 21,230
Followers (2022)
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 264
Followers (2021)
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 178
Subscribers (2024)
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 5,720
United States average
 23,436
Global average
 7,746
Subscribers (2023)
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 5,170
Subscribers (2022)
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 4,730

Data notes

Last updated: 11/04/2024
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Information supplied by organisation, Organisation´s website
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