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

Website:
https://www.kiss.caltech.edu/index.html

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
 32
Founded by
Founders: California Institute of Technology
Founder gender: Other entities
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Harriet Brettle
Leader gender: Female
Leader(s) (2024): Harriet Brettle
Leader gender: Female
Leader(s) (2023): Michele Judd
Leader gender: Female
Staff size
2025
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 6
United States average
 47
Global average
 87
2024
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 5
2023
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 7
% Female staff
2025
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 67%
United States average
 51%
Global average
 50%
2024
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 80%
2023
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 72%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 12
United States average
 61
Global average
 58
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
 65,411
Global average
 26,974
Likes (2022)
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 2,882
Likes (2021)
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 1,480
Followers (2025)
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 419
United States average
 50,826
Global average
 19,923
Followers (2024)
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 300
Followers (2022)
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 264
Subscribers (2025)
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 6,160
United States average
 19,260
Global average
 7,437
Subscribers (2024)
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 5,720
Subscribers (2023)
W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies
 5,170

Data notes

Last updated: 20/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Information supplied by organisation, Organisation´s website
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