MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics & Space Research

The MIT Kavli Institute (MKI) for Astrophysics and Space Research is a world-leading institution for research in astrophysics. First established in 1963 as the Center for Space Research (CSR), MKI has cultivated a half-century of expertise deploying advanced technologies to support the scholarly inquiry of MIT’s faculty, research and technical staff, and student body. The MKI Public Outreach Program aims to use the excitement of astronomy to deepen public awareness, engagement, and trust in STEM research endeavors.