Overview
The Keck Institute for Space Studies (KISS) was established at Caltech in January 2008 with an initial grant from the W. M. Keck Foundation. We are dedicated to solving the most important and interesting space challenges of our time. This unique Institute is centered on the intellectual, instrumentation, and research strengths of the Caltech Campus and JPL, and augments those strengths by inviting external experts from academia, government, and industry to engage in its programs.
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Develop Ideas
and concepts that can revolutionize space science and engineering
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Foster Collaboration
bridging Caltech and JPL, and integrating the world’s space leaders into our community
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Empowering Future
leaders of the space science and technology community
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Inform and Inspire
the wider space community and the public through open events
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Introductory Videos
Learn more about the Keck Institute for Space Studies through our introductory videos
The Tolman Bacher House
The Tolman/Bacher House, together with the Keck Center, serves as the headquarters for the Keck Institute of Space Studies. Learn more about this historic home as part of Caltech’s scientific legacy.
