FSBIS “Russian Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences”

The main academic institute on space research Space Research Institute in the interests of fundamental sciences. IKI performs experimental scientific work in such areas of space physics as astrophysics, physics of planets and small bodies of the Solar system, physics of the Sun and solar-terrestrial relations, cosmic plasma and research in the field of nonlinear geophysics. IKI is also entrusted with the preparation of scientific space research programs, the development and testing of scientific equipment complexes according to the projects adopted by the Russian Academy of Sciences and the State Corporation for Space Activities Roscosmos.