Hanwha said on the 11th that it held the fourth "Pebbles of the Universe" achievement presentation and completion ceremony for its space science talent development program on the 10th at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in Daejeon.

Pebbles of the Universe is an education program created by the Hanwha Group space business council "Hanwha Space Hub" and KAIST. At the presentation, graduates showcased the results of their six-month collaborative research to explore a "second Earth."

At KAIST in Daejeon on the 10th, faculty from the KAIST Department of Aerospace Engineering, mentors, and graduates cheer during the graduation ceremony for the 4th class of Pebbles of the Universe. /Courtesy of Hanwha

The 30 graduates will receive certificates in the KAIST president's name and opportunities such as a visit to NASA and courses at the KAIST Center for Gifted Education. Hanwha also plans to create avenues for them to advance their career paths in space.

In congratulatory remarks, Hanwha Aerospace CEO Son Jae-il said, "Hanwha will identify and nurture students with potential and capabilities in the space field over the long term," and "we will focus on investing in planting the seeds so that our country can further advance its independent space launch capabilities and leap forward as a space power."

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