About von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics (VKI)
von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics (VKI) is a research institution headquartered in Sint-Genesius-Rode, Belgium, founded in 1956. It works in Launch Vehicles & Propulsion, Manufacturing & Materials and Community, Education & Networks.
Belgian international research institute — studies fluid dynamics incl. atmospheric re-entry, plasma wind tunnels and space propulsion.
- Founded
- 1956
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View on atlasSint-Genesius-Rode
HQWaterloosesteenweg 72, 1640 Sint-Genesius-Rode, Sint-Genesius-Rode, Belgium
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