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
Topics of research
Operating languages
English
Organisation details
Business model
University institute/center
Institutional affiliations
University
Year founded
2008
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Founded by
Founders: California Institute of Technology
Founder gender: Other entities
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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
Leader gender: Female Leader(s) (2024): Harriet Brettle
Leader gender: Female Leader(s) (2023): Michele Judd
Leader gender: Female
Staff size
2025
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% Female staff
2025
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Organisational performance
Publications
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Social
Likes (2023)
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Followers (2025)
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Subscribers (2025)
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Data notes
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updated: 20/03/2025
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