Spin-offs from space technology to cultural life

In this paper, we examine the points of similarity and difference between Korea, Japan, and the USA in terms of the spin-off effects of space technology on cultural life. In Japan and the USA, spin-off effects of space development research by government funded research centers are diffusive while in...

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Published inInternational Journal of Advanced Culture Technology(IJACT) Vol. 5; no. 3; pp. 1 - 10
Main Author Jong-bum Kim
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 국제문화기술진흥원 30.09.2017
Subjects
과학기술학
Sectoral Innovation System
Space Development
Space Launch Vehicle
Resource
Satellite
Diffusion
Technology Gap
Complex Product System
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ISSN2288-7202
2288-7318
DOI10.17703/IJACT.2017.5.3.1

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Summary:In this paper, we examine the points of similarity and difference between Korea, Japan, and the USA in terms of the spin-off effects of space technology on cultural life. In Japan and the USA, spin-off effects of space development research by government funded research centers are diffusive while in Korea they are interruptive. Spin-offs of research results impact cultural life via technology transfer and commercialization in businesses. This is because the Korean aerospace industry has progressed largely based on an overall system, but the promotion of internal parts and sub-systems, which can trigger technological development and spin-off effects in manufacturing, has been neglected. In the case of the KARI, the government funded research center, we argue that it is necessary for KARI to devote more resources to transfer (or promote spin-offs of) space technology to small and medium-sized businesses and other industries.
ISSN:2288-7202
2288-7318
DOI:10.17703/IJACT.2017.5.3.1