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von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics (VKI)

Sint-Genesius-Rode, Belgium

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

Sectors

HQ: Sint-Genesius-Rode, Belgium
  • Sint-Genesius-Rode

    HQ

    Waterloosesteenweg 72, 1640 Sint-Genesius-Rode, Sint-Genesius-Rode, Belgium

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